How to Say "husk" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “husk” is “salvado” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
NounB1
outer layer of grain
Examples
El salvado de avena es muy bueno para la digestión.
Oat bran is very good for digestion.
Necesitamos añadir un poco de salvado a la masa del pan.
We need to add a bit of bran to the bread dough.
Always Masculine
When referring to the food ingredient, 'salvado' is always masculine: use 'el salvado' or 'un poco de salvado'.
Confusing Meanings
Mistake: “Mi perro está comiendo salvado. (Meaning: My dog is eating saved/rescued.)”
Correction: Mi perro está salvado. (Meaning: My dog is safe.) The context usually makes the difference clear, but remember the noun is always about the grain husk.
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