herbal
gb/ˈɚbəl/ us/ˈɚbəl/
B2
Inglês
~ 6100
Acepções
0 acepção
adjective
B2
property
1
made from or related to herbs
Made from herbs, or about the use of herbs, especially for health or medicine.
Padrão de uso:
herbal [noun]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say *"herb tea"* instead of the more common *"herbal tea"*. Another mistake is using *"herbal"* for people (e.g. *"an herbal doctor"*); more natural options are *"an herbalist"* or *"a doctor who uses herbal medicine"*. Also, *"herbal"* is usually not used for vegetables or ordinary plants used only as food; it is mainly connected to medicine, health products, and special drinks like tea.
Sinônimos
plant-based (Emphasizes coming from any plants in general, not specifically herbs or medical use.)
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botanical (Sounds more technical or formal and is often used in product marketing or science contexts.)
Antônimos
synthetic (Stresses that something is made by chemicals in a factory, not from plants or herbs.)
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pharmaceutical (Refers to medicines made and tested by drug companies, often in contrast to herbal or traditional medicine.)
Colocações
herbal tea
|herbal medicine
|herbal remedy
|herbal supplement
|herbal extract
|herbal shampoo
Temas
health
|food
|nature
|food_drink
Exemplos
- She prefers herbal tea in the evening because it helps her relax.
- The clinic also offers herbal treatments for stress and insomnia.
- I switched to an herbal shampoo to avoid harsh chemicals.
- He takes an herbal supplement to support his immune system.
- There is little scientific evidence for some popular herbal remedies.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I drink herbal tea before I go to bed.
- My mother uses an herbal cream on her skin.
- He bought an herbal medicine for his cough.
- They sell many herbal products in that health store.
- She is studying herbal treatment for common health problems.
Substantivo
informal
B2
entity
2
a drink of herbal tea
A cup or glass of herbal tea, made with hot water and herbs or flowers, not real tea leaves.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] orders an herbal
Erro comum:
Learners may not realize that *"an herbal"* is a shortened, informal way to say *"an herbal tea"*. In many situations, saying only *"an herbal"* can sound strange or unclear, so it is safer to say *"herbal tea"* in full.
Sinônimos
herbal tea (More explicit and standard; *"herbal"* alone is a shortened, casual form.)
Antônimos
black tea (A standard tea made from tea leaves, often containing caffeine, contrasted with herb-based, usually caffeine-free drinks.)
Colocações
order an herbal
|a cup of herbal
|caffeine-free herbal
|after-dinner herbal
Temas
food
|health
|daily_life
|food_drink
Exemplos
- If you don't want caffeine, you can have an herbal instead.
- I usually get a coffee, but tonight I'll just take an herbal.
- She sipped an herbal while we talked on the sofa.
- The café offers several herbals, including chamomile and peppermint.
- He drinks an herbal after dinner to help with digestion.
Exemplos para estudantes
- She ordered an herbal because it has no caffeine.
- I drink an herbal when I cannot sleep.
- He likes an herbal after his meal.
- Would you like coffee, tea, or an herbal?
- They served an herbal with dessert.
Substantivo
technical
C1
entity
3
book describing herbs and their uses
A book that gives information about many herbs and how people use them for health, food, or other purposes.
Padrão de uso:
a herbal on/about [topic]
Erro comum:
This noun sense is rare in modern everyday English. Learners might think *"herbal"* here is just the adjective and not realize it can also mean a specialized type of book. It is mainly useful in historical, academic, or botanical contexts.
Sinônimos
herb book (More informal and descriptive; not the standard technical term.)
Antônimos
pharmacology textbook (Represents a modern scientific book on drugs, contrasting with older or traditional herb-focused books.)
Colocações
a medieval herbal
|an illustrated herbal
|a traditional herbal
|consult a herbal
Temas
science
|history
|health
|education
Exemplos
- She consulted a medieval herbal to identify the strange plant.
- The museum displayed a beautifully illustrated seventeenth-century herbal.
- His interest in plants began when he found an old herbal in his grandmother's attic.
- The herbal describes common garden plants and their traditional medical uses.
- Botany students compared recipes from a Renaissance herbal with modern medical advice.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The library has a very old herbal about European plants.
- She bought a modern herbal that explains many home remedies.
- He read a herbal to learn about traditional medicine.
- An old herbal showed pictures of hundreds of herbs.
- In class, we looked at a herbal from the 1500s.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
herbal
AFI
GB/ˈɚbəl/
US/ˈɚbəl/
Sílabas e tonicidade
herb - al (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (herb)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: herbal
Noun
- Base: herbal
- Plural: herbals
Família de palavras
Forms
herbals
noun
Core family
herb
noun A2
Related words
herbalist
noun
herbalism
noun
herby
adjective
Advanced or less common
herbaceous
adjective
Expressões
herbal medicine
1/ˈɚbəl mˈɛdɪsən/
fixed phrase
medical treatment using herbs
A type of medical treatment that uses plants and herbs instead of, or together with, normal drugs from a pharmacy.
Exemplos
- Some people use herbal medicine to treat chronic pain.
- Her doctor warned her that herbal medicine can also have side effects.
- He is studying traditional Chinese herbal medicine at university.
herbal remedy
2/ˈɚbəl ɹˈɛmədi/
fixed phrase
herbal treatment for a problem
A special herb or mix of herbs that people use to help with a health problem, like a cold or headache.
Exemplos
- Ginger tea is a popular herbal remedy for nausea.
- She prefers herbal remedies to over-the-counter drugs.
- They sell many herbal remedies for stress and anxiety.
herbal tea
4/ˈɚbəl tˈi/
fixed phrase
tea-like drink made from herbs
A hot drink made with herbs, flowers, or fruits in water, not with real tea leaves, and often without caffeine.
Exemplos
- I usually drink herbal tea at night to help me sleep.
- They served chamomile herbal tea after dinner.
- If you are avoiding caffeine, try a cup of herbal tea instead of coffee.
herbal supplement
3/ˈɚbəl sˈʌpləmənt/
fixed phrase
herb-based product taken as supplement
A product made from herbs, often in pills or capsules, that people take to add extra nutrients or health benefits to their normal food.
Exemplos
- She prefers herbal supplements to chemical medicines.
- Always talk to your doctor before taking any herbal supplement.
- This herbal supplement is advertised as a natural sleep aid.
- She takes an herbal supplement every morning for her joints.
- The label on this herbal supplement warns against using it during pregnancy.