This is the 9138th most frequent Spanish word.
yerba
"Yerba" means "herb" or "grass" in English.
Here, 'yerba' refers to 'grass', denoting its use to describe vegetation.
La yerba crece rápido en primavera.
The grass grows quickly in spring.
In this context, 'yerba' specifically refers to 'yerba mate', the herb used to prepare the traditional South American beverage.
Tomamos mate con yerba de buena calidad.
We drink mate with good-quality yerba.
Here, 'yerba' refers to 'herbs', showcasing its usage as a general term for small plants used for medicinal or culinary purposes.