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How to Say "essential oil" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “essential oil” is “esencia” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
nounB1
fragrant oil
A clear glass dropper bottle containing a small amount of dark, concentrated amber liquid, sitting next to a small heap of fresh, vibrant purple lavender flowers.

Examples

Añade unas gotas de esencia de limón al glaseado.

Add a few drops of lemon extract to the frosting.

Compré una esencia de lavanda para el difusor.

I bought a lavender essential oil for the diffuser.

Esta colonia tiene una esencia dulce muy agradable.

This cologne has a very pleasant sweet fragrance.

Extract vs. Oil

Mistake: “Using 'esencia' for crude oil or cooking oil ('aceite').”

Correction: 'Esencia' usually implies a concentrated, scented, or flavored liquid. For cooking oil, use 'aceite de cocina', and for petroleum, use 'petróleo'.

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