Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Rosemary in Spanish: Romero
Romero · noun · roh-MEH-roh
Rosemary in Spanish is romero, a masculine noun. This evergreen herb is a staple of Mediterranean cuisine and grows wild across Spain and parts of Latin America. Romero is also one of the most common Spanish surnames.
roh-MEH-roh. Three syllables, stress on the second. Roll the initial r lightly.
Añade una ramita de romero al pollo antes de meterlo al horno.
Add a sprig of rosemary to the chicken before putting it in the oven.
How Native Speakers Use Romero
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Cooking with rosemary
El cordero asado con romero y ajo es un plato clásico en España.
Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic is a classic dish in Spain.
Romero pairs with meats in many traditional Spanish and Argentine recipes.
At the grocery store
¿Tienen romero fresco o solo seco?
Do you have fresh rosemary or only dried?
A practical sentence for shopping at a market or supermarket herb section.
Herbal remedy context
Mi abuela prepara una infusión de romero para el dolor de cabeza.
My grandmother makes a rosemary infusion for headaches.
Romero has a long history in folk medicine across the Spanish-speaking world.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Romero
Confusing romero with the name Rosemary
Incorrect: Mi amiga se llama Romero.
Correct: Mi amiga se llama Rosemary. (The name is not typically translated.)
While romero means the herb rosemary, the English personal name Rosemary is usually kept as-is in Spanish. Romero as a name is a surname, not a first name.
Wrong gender article
Incorrect: La romero está fresca.
Correct: El romero está fresco.
Romero is masculine, so it takes the article el and the adjective must agree: fresco, not fresca.
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Common Questions About Rosemary in Spanish
- Is romero used the same way across all Spanish-speaking countries?
- Yes, romero is universally understood for the herb. There are no regional alternatives. It is a common ingredient in Spain, Argentina, and anywhere Mediterranean cooking has influence.
- Is Romero a common Spanish surname?
- Very common. Notable bearers include Archbishop Óscar Romero of El Salvador and filmmaker George A. Romero. The surname originally referred to someone who made a pilgrimage to Rome (romería).
- How do you say 'rosemary oil' in Spanish?
- Aceite de romero. This essential oil is popular in aromatherapy and traditional remedies throughout Latin America and Spain.