la espinaca
the spinach
Example Sentence
En una tortilla, la espinaca se mezcla bien.
In an omelet, the spinach mixes well.
Meaning
Spinach. La espinaca is common in quick home cooking, especially eggs, soups, and sautés.
Common Phrases
- hojas de espinaca — spinach leaves
- espinaca fresca — fresh spinach
Example
La espinaca fresca va bien en una tortilla.
Fresh spinach goes well in an omelet.
Common Mistake
Overusing the plural in recipe talk: espinacas where many speakers prefer espinaca as the ingredient name.