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шафран

saffron

Meaning of шафран

A floral aromatic golden spice.

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Russian[ˈʂafran]
saffron
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шафран with English translation

шафран usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Saffron adds a beautiful golden color to the rice dish.

Шафран придаёт рису красивый золотистый оттенок.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

A pinch of saffron can transform the flavor of your paella.

Щепотка шафрана способна полностью изменить вкус вашей паэльи.

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шафран belongs to the topic "Greens and Herbs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

шафранsaffron
яблокоapple
сливочное маслоbutter
курицаchicken
рубленыйchopped
приготовленныйcooked
замороженныйfrozen

шафран synonyms

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What's the difference between шафран / шафрановые нити / молотый шафран / иранский шафран / испанский шафран

🇷🇺Russian
шафран

Primary word for the spice from crocus stigmas; the general term.

C1Very Often

Saffron is used in paella for flavor and color.

В паэлье используется шафран для аромата и цвета.

Ш
🇷🇺Russian
шафрановые нити

Descriptive phrase: the crocus stigmas in thread form — a form of saffron.

C1Often

The recipe calls for saffron threads — add a few strands.

В рецепте указаны шафрановые нити — добавьте несколько штучек.

М
🇷🇺Russian
молотый шафран

Ground form of saffron; differs in usage and storage.

C1Often

Ground saffron is used for even coloring of the broth.

Для равномерного окрашивания бульона используют молотый шафран.

И
🇷🇺Russian
иранский шафран

Saffron of a specific origin (Iran) — indicates quality and price.

C1Often

Iranian saffron is prized for its intense aroma.

Иранский шафран ценится за интенсивный аромат.

И
🇷🇺Russian
испанский шафран

Saffron from Spain — a regional variety with its own flavor profile.

C1Often

Spanish saffron is often recommended for paella.

Для паэльи часто рекомендуют испанский шафран.

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How to pronounce шафран and what this word means

шафран translation: saffron. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce шафран

[ˈʂafran]

шафран translation

saffron

шафран examples

Saffron adds a beautiful golden color to the rice dish.

шафран transcription

[ˈʂafran]

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шафран meaning: what does it mean?

Цветочная золотистая пряность.

шафран pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

шафран is pronounced as [ˈʂafran]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

шафран definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Saffron adds a beautiful golden color to the rice dish. Translation: Шафран придаёт рису красивый золотистый оттенок.

Is шафран part of Greens and Herbs vocabulary?

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Is шафран part of Food vocabulary?

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