saffron

• Sustantivo que designa una especia obtenida de los estigmas secos de la flor del azafrán (Crocus sativus), conocida por su característico color amarillo anaranjado y su sabor aromático y ligeramente amargo, usada en cocina; también puede referirse a la planta o al color derivado de esta especia.

A noun referring to a spice derived from the dried stigmas of a crocus flower, known for its distinct yellow-orange color and aromatic, pungent flavor used in cooking.

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1. B1formalculinary

   A spice derived from the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus, used to add flavor and a yellow-orange color to food.

   Especia de azafrán

   • The paella was seasoned with a pinch of saffron.
   • Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world.
   • She added saffron to the rice for a rich golden color.

2. B2formalscientific

   A crocus plant with purple or white flowers, known for its aromatic and pungent orange stigmas.

   Planta de azafrán

   • The saffron crocus blooms in the autumn.
   • Farmers carefully harvest the stigmas from each saffron flower.
   • Saffron plants require a specific climate to thrive.

   Sinónimossaffron crocus

3. B1formal

   A shade of yellow tinged with orange, resembling the color of the spice.

   azafrán (color)

   • The walls were painted a warm saffron color.
   • She wore a beautiful saffron dress to the festival.
   • The sunset painted the sky in shades of saffron and gold.

   Sinónimoscrocusyellow-orange