ackee
/aɡkee/from spelling rules
ackee is the Spanish word for the English term ackee.
This term refers to a tropical fruit originating from West Africa that serves as a staple ingredient in Jamaican cuisine.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɡkee/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking Caribbean regions, the fruit is discussed with a warning that it is venenosa meaning 'poisonous' if eaten before it opens naturally.
- The fruit's name in Spanish is a loanword, but the plant itself is sometimes called árbol de la manzana jamaicana meaning 'Jamaican apple tree'.
- Because the fruit is not indigenous to the Spanish-speaking world, there is no single, widespread Spanish word for it in mainland Spain or South America. You will often have to use the English term to be understood.
Examples in context
- ¿Alguien sabe dónde puedo conseguir el anón del Caribe?Does anyone know where I can find ackee?
- El ackee es muy común en Jamaica.Ackee is very common in Jamaica.
- ¿Has probado alguna vez el ackee?Have you ever tried ackee?
- Compré ackee para hacer un plato típico.I bought ackee to make a typical dish.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing international cuisine at a food market.
- ElenaMira, tengo ackee fresco aquí.Look, I have fresh ackee here.
- Mateo¡Qué interesante! ¿Cómo se cocina el ackee?How interesting! How do you cook ackee?
- ElenaSe suele servir con salchichas.It is usually served with sausages.
- MateoEso suena delicioso, Elena.That sounds delicious, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
