Sometimes, it is all in a name – and if you don’t know it, it’s that much harder to find it. In my research, I found that some of the spices have more than one name. This should help you in the mercados or grocery stores either by sight or by bringing the list and showing a clerk what it is you’re looking for.

Allspice / Pimienta dulce
Basil / Albahaca
Bay Leaf / Laurel
Capers / Alcaparras
Caraway / Alcaravea
Cardamon / Cardamomo
Cayenne pepper / Pimenton
Chervil / Perifollo
Chives / Cebollin
Cinnamon / Canela
Cloves / Clavo de olor
Coriander / Cilantro
Cream of tartar / Cremor tartaro
Cumin / Comino
Dill / Eneldo
Fennel / Hinojo
Ginger / Jengibre
Horseradish / Rabano fuerte
Mace / Macis
Marjoram / Mejorana
Mint / Yerbabuena or menta
Nutmeg / Nuez moscada
Paprika / Pimienton molido
Pine Nuts / Pinones
Poppy seeds / Semilla de adormidera
Rosemary / Romero
Saffron / Azafran
Sage / Salvia
Savory / Ajedrea
Sesame seeds / Semilla de ajonjoli
Tarragon / Estrango
Thyme / Tomillo
Turmeric / Cucumo