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turmeric in Spanish

turmeric in Spanish is cúrcuma, palillo, yuquilla — turmeric means a yellow-flowered plant related to ginger, grown for its aromatic underground stem.

turmeric in Spanish

cúrcuma
noun
palillo
noun
yuquilla
noun
camotillo
noun
cúrcuma
noun
(cooking) The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.
palillo
noun
(cooking) The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.

What does "turmeric" mean?

  1. noun A yellow-flowered plant related to ginger, grown for its aromatic underground stem.
    "Turmeric grows well in warm, humid climates like southern India."
  2. noun The ground spice made from this plant's rhizome, used for flavor and its bright yellow color.
    "A spoonful of turmeric gives the curry its deep golden hue."

turmeric in a sentence

  • Turmeric grows well in warm, humid climates like southern India.
  • A spoonful of turmeric gives the curry its deep golden hue.

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "turmeric" in Spanish?

"turmeric" in Spanish is cúrcuma, palillo, yuquilla. turmeric means: A yellow-flowered plant related to ginger, grown for its aromatic underground stem.

How do you use "turmeric" in a sentence?

Example: "Turmeric grows well in warm, humid climates like southern India." In Spanish, "turmeric" is cúrcuma, palillo, yuquilla.

Are there other ways to say "turmeric" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "turmeric": cúrcuma, palillo, yuquilla, camotillo.

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