Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
Licorice in Spanish: Regaliz
Regaliz · noun · reh-gah-LEESS
Regaliz is the Spanish word for licorice, both the plant root used for flavoring and the popular chewy candy made from it.
reh-gah-LEESS
A mi padre le encanta el regaliz negro.
My father loves black licorice.
Licorice in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for licorice, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| regaliz | licorice | reh-gah-LEESS | Default, widely understood |
| orozuz | licorice | Mexico and Central America |
How Native Speakers Use Regaliz
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Candy preference
Compré unas barras de regaliz en la tienda.
I bought some licorice sticks at the store.
Shopping for sweets.
Herbal use
El té de regaliz es bueno para la garganta.
Licorice tea is good for the throat.
Discussing herbal remedies.
Flavor description
Este caramelo tiene sabor a regaliz.
This candy has a licorice flavor.
Describing a taste.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Regaliz
Using licoricia or licorice directly
Incorrect: Quiero comprar licoricia.
Correct: Quiero comprar regaliz.
There is no word licoricia in Spanish — the correct term is regaliz, which has no resemblance to the English word.
Confusing regaliz with regalo
Incorrect: Me dieron un regalo de dulce. (meaning licorice)
Correct: Me dieron un regaliz.
Regalo means gift, while regaliz means licorice — despite the similar beginning, they are unrelated words.
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Common Questions About Licorice in Spanish
- How do you say 'licorice' in Spanish?
- The word is regaliz in Spain and most countries, while orozuz is used in Mexico and parts of Central America — both refer to the same plant and candy.
- Is regaliz masculine or feminine?
- Regaliz is masculine, so it takes the article el — for example, el regaliz negro means black licorice.
- Is licorice popular in Spanish-speaking countries?
- Licorice is more popular in Spain than in Latin America, where it is less commonly found — in Spain, regaliz is a familiar candy sold in pharmacies and candy shops alike.