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Dill in Spanish: How to Say Eneldo
Eneldo · noun (masculine) · eh-NEHL-doh
Dill in Spanish is eneldo, a masculine noun referring to the aromatic herb Anethum graveolens. It is less common in traditional Spanish cuisine but widely recognized in international recipes.
eh-NEHL-doh. Three syllables with stress on the second. The initial e is open, and the l is a clear dental l.
Le añadí eneldo fresco al salmón antes de hornearlo.
I added fresh dill to the salmon before baking it.
Dill in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for dill, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| eneldo | dill | eh-NEHL-doh | Default, widely understood |
| hinojo | dill | sometimes confused with dill, but actually means fennel |
How Native Speakers Use Eneldo
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Cooking with herbs
La salsa de yogur lleva eneldo, ajo y limón.
The yogurt sauce has dill, garlic, and lemon.
Eneldo appears frequently in Mediterranean and Nordic-inspired recipes written in Spanish.
Shopping at the market
¿Tiene eneldo fresco? No lo veo en la sección de hierbas.
Do you have fresh dill? I don't see it in the herb section.
Dill can be harder to find in Latin American markets, making this a practical phrase.
Describing a dish
Los pepinillos en vinagre se preparan con eneldo y semillas de mostaza.
Pickles are made with dill and mustard seeds.
Eneldo is the key ingredient in dill pickles, a concept sometimes explained to Spanish speakers unfamiliar with the dish.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Eneldo
Confusing eneldo with hinojo
Incorrect: Pon hinojo en la sopa de pepino. (intending dill)
Correct: Pon eneldo en la sopa de pepino.
Hinojo is fennel, a different plant with a licorice-like flavor. Eneldo (dill) has feathery fronds and a milder, grassy taste. The two plants look somewhat alike but are not interchangeable.
Using feminine article with eneldo
Incorrect: La eneldo está fresca.
Correct: El eneldo está fresco.
Eneldo is masculine (el eneldo). The adjective must also be masculine: fresco, not fresca.
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Common Questions About Dill in Spanish
- How do you say dill in Spanish?
- Dill is eneldo (eh-NEHL-doh), a masculine noun. Example: Añade un poco de eneldo al pescado (Add a little dill to the fish).
- Is dill commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries?
- Dill is not a staple herb in most Spanish or Latin American cuisines, but it is well known from international recipes, especially Scandinavian and Eastern European dishes. You can find it in larger supermarkets and specialty stores.
- What is the difference between eneldo and hinojo?
- Eneldo is dill (Anethum graveolens) — feathery leaves, mild grassy flavor. Hinojo is fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) — similar feathery leaves but with a bulbous base and strong anise flavor. They belong to the same plant family but taste very different.