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"Romero" is a noun which is often translated as "rosemary", and "tomillo" is a noun which is often translated as "thyme". Learn more about the difference between "romero" and "tomillo" below.
el romero(
rroh
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meh
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roh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. rosemary
El romero es una hierba muy versátil.Rosemary is a very versatile herb.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. pilgrim
Tras una larga y ardua travesía, los romeros llegaron a Tierra Santa.The pilgrims arrived in the Holy Land after a long and arduous journey.
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el tomillo(
toh
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mee
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yoh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. thyme
Cultivo romero, albahaca y tomillo en mi jardín.I grow rosemary, basil, and thyme in my garden.
El tomillo combina muy bien con el pescado.Thyme goes very well with fish.
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