menta
mint
The plant and its characteristic flavor used to describe taste
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Menta means mint and is a direct cognate of the English word.
menta
mint (plant),
mint (flavor)
The herb known for its strong flavor and smell, or the characteristic flavor of mint.
- El té de menta es muy relajante = Mint tea is very relaxing
- Este chicle tiene sabor a menta = This gum has a mint flavor