This is the 6158th most frequent Portuguese word.
cidreira
Lemon balm or citronella (a plant).
In this sentence, 'cidreira' is part of the compound word 'erva-cidreira', which is a type of herb known as lemon balm. It refers to the herb's name.
Eu gosto de chá de erva-cidreira antes de dormir.
I like lemon balm tea before sleeping.
Here, 'cidreira' refers to the plant directly within the context of gardening, highlighting its presence and growth.
A cidreira no jardim está crescendo muito rápido.
The lemon balm in the garden is growing very fast.
In this example, 'cidreira' emphasizes the usage of the herb (lemon balm) as an ingredient for preparation, specifically within culinary and herbal contexts.