What is the Spanish word for "saffron"?

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

English

saffron

Spanish

azafrán

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Examples of how to use "saffron" in Spanish

English
Saffron is a very expensive spice.
Spanish
El azafrán es una especia muy cara.
English
She added a pinch of saffron to the soup.
Spanish
Ella añadió una pizca de azafrán a la sopa.
English
The saffron gave the rice a golden color.
Spanish
El azafrán le dio al arroz un color dorado.
English
We bought fresh saffron at the market today.
Spanish
Compramos azafrán fresco en el mercado hoy.
English
Saffron has a delicate, floral aroma and taste.
Spanish
El azafrán tiene un aroma y sabor delicados y florales.

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Saffron is a very expensive spice.

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