azafran
saffron
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/aθaˈfɾan/
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Cultural Note
Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world by weight, and Spain's La Mancha region produces some of the finest. It is essential for authentic paella and many other Spanish rice dishes. The saffron harvest in October is a celebrated cultural event, with each delicate thread picked by hand from crocus flowers.
📝 Example Sentences
El azafran le da a la paella su color dorado.
Saffron gives paella its golden color.
El azafran espanol de La Mancha es de los mejores del mundo.
Spanish saffron from La Mancha is among the best in the world.