
Fruits and Vegetables in Spanish – Vocabulary Guide
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Fruits and vegetables, the vibrant champions of our daily diet, overflow with the crucial nutrients that fuel our health and well-being. These delightful bites grace plates across the globe, and more often than not, their tantalizing tastes make them an irresistible feast. In the rich tapestry of Spanish-speaking countries, these plant-based treasures are a fundamental piece of everyday life and language.
Whether you’re just starting your Spanish journey or seeking to enrich your existing knowledge, mastering the names of different fruits and vegetables in Spanish is an essential step. And don’t worry – here at SpanishVIP, we’ve cultivated a diverse list of these culinary staples, from “la batata” (sweet potato) to ”el champiñón” (mushroom), “la patata” (potato), “lechuga” (lettuce), and “el plátano” (banana). We’ve spotlighted the essentials and thrown in some intriguing surprises, too. And, to add a splash of color, we’ll also be journeying to the verdant groves and gardens where these healthy snacks originate.
So, buckle up for an adventurous and appetizing ride through the lush landscape of fruits (or “frutas” in Spanish) and vegetables – or as we say, “verduras” – in Spanish! Our dedicated teachers are raring to guide you, and our student success advisors are ready to ensure your Spanish lessons are as fruitful as possible. Are you excited to enhance your food vocabulary in Spanish? Then let’s dive in, taste buds first, into this tantalizing world of linguistic and gastronomic delights!
DID YOU KNOW…?
Although in various Spanish-speaking countries, it is common to find various fruits, it may be that in other parts of the world, several of them are unknown. This is thanks to the fact that the location of this region in the world is privileged and you can see diversity of food and natural species.
Understanding Genders of Fruits and Vegetables in Spanish
In the rich tapestry of the Spanish language, just as in other romance languages, nouns are bestowed a gender, masculine or feminine. This isn’t exclusive to people or animals – it extends to inanimate objects too, including our delicious friends, fruits, and vegetables. Here, we will delve into this characteristic of Spanish that can sometimes be challenging for non-native speakers, particularly about edible plant produce, and how mastering this aspect can spice up your conversations, whether you’re in a Spanish-speaking country or trying out a new recipe at home.
On the surface, the rule seems pretty straightforward – if a fruit ends with “-o”, it’s masculine; if it ends with “-a”, it’s feminine. For example, “la manzana” (the apple) is feminine, and “el mango” (the mango) is masculine. But, as with any language, some exceptions make things more interesting. Take “el limón” (the lemon) for instance, it doesn’t end with “-o”, yet it’s masculine. Similarly, “la fresa” (the strawberry), although ending with “-a”, it’s feminine.
QUICK NOTE…
Fruits don’t change gender, so you should mention them in the gender they’re in, but banana is one of the only fruits that can be called “la banana” or “el banano” depending on which country you’re in, so there is no major inconvenience if you call this fruit in both ways.
Recognizing the gender of fruits and vegetables in Spanish is more than an academic exercise. It’s crucial to ensure grammatical harmony when it comes to article and adjective usage. For instance, “una manzana madura” translates to “a ripe apple.” Here, both “manzana” (apple) and “madura” (ripe) are feminine, ensuring a gender agreement. We use the article “la” with feminine nouns like “la cebolla” (the onion), “la batata” (the sweet potato), “la papa” (the potato), “la calabaza” (the pumpkin), “la col” (the cabbage), “la lechuga” (the lettuce) and “la berenjena” (the eggplant). And, “el” with masculine nouns like “el champiñon” (the mushroom) and “el platano” (the banana).
It’s not just for grammar enthusiasts; knowing your “fruta” from your “fruto” can make a world of difference when you’re trying to enjoy some fresh fruits in a new locale or figuring out how to order food in Spanish at a local market. The colors in Spanish also correspond to the genders, so you can accurately describe “el platano amarillo” (the yellow banana) or “la berenjena morada” (the purple eggplant).
So, as we dive deep into the vibrant world of fruits and vegetables in Spanish, let’s savor not only the flavors they bring to our tables but also the colorful vocabulary words they add to our linguistic arsenal. After all, learning Spanish is as much about embracing the language’s quirks as it is about ordering “la calabaza” instead of “el calabaza“. Let’s relish this linguistic journey together, from “la cebolla” to “el champiñon“, celebrating the uniqueness and diversity of the Spanish language.
Everyday Fruits In Spanish
Delving into the world of Spanish fruits, we uncover a treasure trove of flavors that find their way into the everyday conversations of people across the globe. In particular, Latin American countries embrace these delectable treats with open arms. Join us as we explore the main fruits that are not only widely consumed but also effortlessly incorporated into the daily vocabulary.
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El banano 12841_5bb064-ea> |
Banana 12841_9a4b7c-a1> |
La naranja 12841_850116-eb> |
Orange 12841_a2a987-a7> |
El limón 12841_d1592b-c8> |
Lemon 12841_3ef009-1e> |
La fresa 12841_2e20b1-d5> |
Strawberry 12841_34842e-40> |
La piña 12841_a2e8d3-21> |
Pineapple 12841_b55173-fd> |
El mango 12841_9a6692-b4> |
Mango 12841_53cbcb-ab> |
La manzana 12841_41d515-7d> |
Apple 12841_395fb0-b9> |
La uva 12841_116f4a-35> |
Grape 12841_e224ec-8c> |
La pera 12841_4e237b-33> |
Pear 12841_c8aefa-69> |
El coco 12841_c070c1-11> |
Coconut 12841_5f6839-41> |
La cereza 12841_5750c0-5e> |
Cherry 12841_fb1d38-dd> |
La guayaba 12841_b60cbc-78> |
Guava 12841_a2c01a-26> |
El durazno 12841_64c44b-b3> |
Peach 12841_53444d-b4> |
La sandía 12841_04b197-0d> |
Watermelon 12841_c71c9a-24> |
El melón 12841_b362bf-05> |
Melon 12841_53ea03-d4> |
La papaya 12841_852dfa-1b> |
Papaya 12841_3fc1d7-7e> |
La maracuyá 12841_506d1d-84> |
Passion fruit 12841_9ff515-63> |
La pitaya 12841_79cae2-cc> |
Pitaya 12841_526d07-43> |
La guanabana 12841_136204-c6> |
Soursop 12841_fc19ae-2e> |
La mandarina 12841_def744-07> |
Tangerine 12841_e719e3-28> |
El arándano 12841_1f6212-44> |
Blueberry 12841_5740e1-c7> |
La frambuesa 12841_fc44fa-12> |
Raspberry 12841_c6774e-2b> |
El kiwi 12841_b2657f-d9> |
Kiwi 12841_c60993-5f> |
El albaricoque 12841_b5906f-a2> |
Apricot 12841_321330-59> |
La granada 12841_37f848-4c> |
Grenade 12841_37121f-da> |
La toronja 12841_bcd757-0d> |
Pink grapefruit 12841_f821e4-85> |
Other types of fruits: Nuts
Nuts are other types of fruits with different physical qualities and different properties. These fruits can be translated into Spanish as “dried” and the reason for this is that they have less than 50% water in their composition. Next, we give you a list of nuts in the following table:
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La almendra 12841_6df0e9-8b> |
Almond 12841_675156-98> |
La avellana 12841_f043a2-a4> |
Hazelnut 12841_9e212e-a9> |
El cacahuete 12841_86786b-58> |
Peanut 12841_9fe45c-ad> |
La castaña 12841_e90be1-0a> |
Chestnut 12841_66c6c2-5b> |
El dátil 12841_1cff7a-ce> |
Date 12841_314636-25> |
La nuez 12841_2fa021-20> |
Nut 12841_4e7bb8-28> |
Las pasas 12841_2c8714-90> |
Raisins 12841_e05443-8c> |
El piñón 12841_e4e383-b2> |
Pinion 12841_f9f8e9-7b> |
Vegetables in Spanish
It’s time to explore the bountiful world of vegetables in Spanish. Just like a cornucopia of flavors, these veggie delights play a vital role in the morning diet of families across Spanish-speaking countries. So, get ready to sink your teeth into this linguistic feast as we present you with the main vegetable vocabulary that will leave you craving for more. Prepare to meet these magnificent vegetables:
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El ajo 12841_309a52-c8> |
Garlic 12841_715a41-f1> |
El brócol 12841_cede01-7f> |
Brocoli 12841_eebbdc-8d> |
La calabaza 12841_24a661-e6> |
Pumpkin 12841_5d4eed-08> |
La cebolla 12841_9a473b-13> |
Onion 12841_94c516-17> |
El coliflor 12841_f8f6ee-b0> |
Coliflower 12841_f251bf-2e> |
La lechuga 12841_0f3931-d8> |
Lettuce 12841_4d193f-a4> |
La papa 12841_f36527-66> |
Potato 12841_a73c35-c6> |
El repollo 12841_51f3b3-93> |
Cabbage 12841_0c91e5-ed> |
El tomate 12841_ee37e5-5c> |
Tomato 12841_80dcd5-67> |
La zanahoria 12841_2910fa-c2> |
Carriot 12841_43092a-29> |
La espicana 12841_ead4a1-1a> |
Spinach 12841_472522-53> |
El guisante 12841_d7c457-62> |
Pea 12841_4caa8c-a0> |
El apio 12841_1da3e0-83> |
Celery 12841_9b12ba-d8> |
La batata / El ñame 12841_d23c7b-a7> |
Sweet potato 12841_b1379a-51> |
La berenjena 12841_ef59d1-98> |
Eggplant 12841_599f06-36> |
El champiñón 12841_4aa07d-38> |
Mushroom 12841_d0ef93-d7> |
El guisante 12841_ff1d05-fa> |
Pea 12841_3ff759-e9> |
El maíz 12841_a0ad7c-a3> |
Corn 12841_9d9665-37> |
El pepino 12841_6fe7b2-5b> |
Cucumber 12841_fb2bea-a0> |
El pimentón 12841_a290ab-f0> |
Bell peppers 12841_b35f6a-76> |
El rábano 12841_1d9cf4-f8> |
Radish 12841_a353b7-e3> |
La yuca 12841_022a69-dc> |
Yucca 12841_a4dead-ff> |
La habichuela 12841_321de4-23> |
Bean 12841_d884ca-84> |
La remolacha 12841_ead7bf-10> |
Beetroot 12841_b1f39e-2e> |
El espárrago 12841_6d79e7-79> |
Asparagus 12841_bdcfb9-86> |
La arveja 12841_56f68c-71> |
Vetch 12841_028545-30> |
La acelga 12841_77959e-fb> |
Chard 12841_49d9df-a9> |
La papa criolla / la patata criolla 12841_213518-a7> |
Creole potato 12841_4dbe6d-5c> |
La alcachofa 12841_3dce36-0d> |
Artichoke 12841_89cec0-04> |
El aguacate 12841_0374ba-6c> |
Avocado 12841_440ed0-18> |
DID YOU KNOW…?
In Latin America and Spain, “papa” (potato) is written the same as “papá” (dad) except that this last word has an accent mark in the last a, which allows it to sound different, and with the help of the context it can be differentiated from the first word.
Nourishing the Mind & Body
Alright, compadres! Now you’ve become a veritable expert on the tantalizing “frutas y verduras” of the Spanish speaking world, it’s time to put your knowledge into action. Why not start with a free 1:1 class or enjoy free 7 days of group classes? Our Dedicated Teachers are raring to go, as excited as a kid in a candy store… or should I say, a “mercado” full of tropical fruits.
Imagine strolling through a bustling market, in any Spanish speaking country, confidently asking for “el repollo”, “el pepino”, “el aguacate”, and “el tomate”. Picture yourself as a worldly conversationalist, discussing the merits of different vegetables, and suggesting the healthiest of snacks using your new Spanish vocabulary. Trust me, it’s a blast!
Remember, if you hit any roadblocks along the way, our Student Success Advisors are here to lend a hand. We’re all about making your journey as smooth as a perfectly ripe “aguacate”. So go on, dive in! Before you know it, you’ll be chatting away in Spanish about everything from “manzanas” to “zanahorias”, making new friends and maybe even surprising yourself. After all, learning fruits in Spanish – or any language – is more than just vocabulary. It’s a ticket to a whole new world of experiences. Happy exploring!