manzana
/manˈθana/feminine
The English word "apple" is translated into Spanish as manzana. Wiktionary also lists poma.
Meaning: fruit of Malus domestica (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| manzana | /manˈθana/ /manˈsana/ |
feminine |
| poma | /ˈpoma/ |
The word refers to the fruit of the Malus domestica.
Which one should you use?
While manzana is the standard term, poma is another form used specifically in poetic or literary writing.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
poma is reserved for literary contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "the apples", use las manzanas.
How do you pronounce it?
/manˈθana/
Did you know?
- While it translates to 'apple', the word manzana is also used in many Spanish-speaking cities to refer to a 'city block'.
- The word manzana shares a surprising history with a Roman horticulturist named Gaius Matius, who was a friend of Julius Caesar. The term evolved from a specific type of apple associated with his name.
- The word poma is not just an old-fashioned way to say apple, but it is the root for the word 'pomology', which is the study of fruit.
Examples in context
- Me comí la manzana.I ate the apple.This sentence shows how to use manzana when talking about eating it.Tatoeba #886033 by Shishir, translation #770172 by marloncori
- Solo vi la manzana.I only saw the apple.This sentence demonstrates the use of manzana in a sentence about seeing the fruit.Tatoeba #1509681 by marcelostockle, translation #556493 by Eldad
- ¿La manzana es roja?Is the apple red?This sentence uses manzana to ask about the color of the fruit.Tatoeba #2223075 by Shishir, translation #2221046 by bluemanshoe
- Me encanta comer una manzana roja todos los díasI love to eat a red apple every day
- ¿Puede por favor traerme una manzana?Could you please bring me an apple?
- 239 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are in the kitchen preparing some fruit.
- SofíaMateo, ¿puedes lavar esta manzana?Mateo, can you wash this apple?
- MateoClaro, Sofía. ¿Es para la ensalada?Sure, Sofía. Is it for the salad?
- SofíaSí, quiero que la manzana esté fresca.Yes, I want the apple to be fresh.
- MateoEntendido, la lavaré ahora mismo.Understood, I will wash it right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “apple” translations and entries manzana, poma, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries manzana, poma, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
