marihuana

mah-ree-WHAH-nah/ma.ɾiˈwa.na/

“marihuana” means “marijuana” in Spanish (cannabis substance).

marijuana, cannabis

Also: weed, pot

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La marihuana medicinal se usa para tratar el dolor crónico.

Medical marijuana is used to treat chronic pain.

El cultivo de marihuana es legal en algunos estados.

The cultivation of cannabis is legal in some states.

Prefiero no hablar de marihuana en la oficina.

I prefer not to talk about marijuana in the office.

Word Connections

Synonyms

cannabis (cannabis)
hierba (herb (informal for cannabis))
mota (pot (slang))

Common Collocations

consumir marihuana – to consume marijuana
marihuana legal – legal marijuana
aceite de marihuana – marijuana oil

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "marihuana" in Spanish:

cannabis→marijuana→pot→weed→

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Quick Quiz: marihuana

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¿Cuál es el género gramatical de 'marihuana'?

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👥 Word Family▼

cannabis(cannabis) — Noun

fumador(smoker) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

vanacampana

📚 Etymology▼

The word is believed to have originated in Mexican Spanish, possibly derived from an indigenous language like Nahuatl or Mayan, or perhaps a blend of the Spanish names 'María' and 'Juana.' It was popularized worldwide through Mexican culture.

First recorded: Early 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: marijuana

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Es 'marihuana' o 'marijuana' la forma correcta en español?

Aunque ambas se entienden, 'marihuana' (con 'h') es la forma preferida y más común en la mayoría de los países hispanohablantes y es la recomendada por la Real Academia Española (RAE).

¿Se usa esta palabra para referirse solo a la planta o también al producto?

Se usa para ambas cosas: para referirse a la planta de cannabis en sí ('el cultivo de marihuana') y al producto seco que se consume ('fumar marihuana').