How to Say "linseed" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “linseed” is “lino” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
referring to the seeds or the plant in a health context
Examples
El lino es una planta con flores azules muy bonitas.
Flax is a plant with very beautiful blue flowers.
El aceite de lino se usa en la pintura al óleo.
Linseed oil is used in oil painting.
Antiguamente, el cultivo del lino era fundamental para la economía.
In the past, flax cultivation was fundamental to the economy.
Plant names are usually masculine
Like many trees and plants in Spanish, 'lino' is a masculine noun.
Lino vs. Linaza
Mistake: “Comer lino para la salud.”
Correction: Comer linaza para la salud.
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