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harina

ah-REE-nah/aˈɾina/

“harina” means “flour” in Spanish (cooking and baking).

flour

Also: meal, powder
NounfA1
Mexico
A pile of white flour on a wooden surface with a small wooden scoop.

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Necesito comprar un kilo de harina para hacer pan.

A1

I need to buy a kilo of flour to make bread.

Mezcla la harina con los huevos y la leche.

A1

Mix the flour with the eggs and the milk.

Hay diferentes tipos de harina, como la de trigo o la de maíz.

A2

There are different types of flour, such as wheat or corn flour.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • harina de trigo – wheat flour
  • harina integral – whole wheat flour
  • saco de harina – bag of flour
  • flor de harina – fine flour

Idioms & Expressions

  • ser harina de otro costal – to be a completely different matter or a different story
  • meterse en harina – to get down to work or fully involve yourself in a task

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "harina" in Spanish:

flour→meal→powder→

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Quick Quiz: harina

Question 1 of 2

What does the expression 'Eso es harina de otro costal' mean?

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👥 Word Family▼
harinar(to sprinkle with flour) — Verb
enharinar(to coat in flour) — Verb
harinoso(floury or mealy) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'farina,' which comes from 'far' (a type of grain). Over time, the 'f' at the start of many Latin words changed into a silent 'h' in Spanish.

First recorded: 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: farinaFrench: farineEnglish: farinaceous

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I pronounce the 'H' in harina?

No, the 'H' in Spanish is always silent. You should start the sound with the 'a'.

How do you say 'whole wheat flour'?

You say 'harina integral'.