What is the Spanish word for "basil"?

Learn how to say "basil" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

basil

Spanish

albahaca

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Examples of how to use "basil" in Spanish

English
Fresh basil is great in pasta sauce.
Spanish
La albahaca fresca es excelente en la salsa de pasta.
English
I planted basil on my sunny windowsill today.
Spanish
Planté albahaca en mi ventana soleada hoy.
English
She chopped basil for the fresh tomato salad.
Spanish
Ella picó albahaca para la ensalada de tomate fresco.
English
The soup tastes better with a little basil.
Spanish
La sopa sabe mejor con un poco de albahaca.
English
He sniffed the basil before adding it.
Spanish
Él olfateó la albahaca antes de agregarla.

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