manzanas
/manθanas/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "apples" is manzanas.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is manzana. To create the plural form manzanas, you add -s to the singular. Because the noun is feminine, you must use the feminine plural definite article las when saying "the apples" (las manzanas).
How do you pronounce it?
/manθanas/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, you might hear the word manzana used to mean a 'city block' instead of the fruit.
- The idiom manzana de la discordia refers to a 'bone of contention' or the root of an argument, referencing the golden apple of Greek mythology.
- In Spanish, the word manzana is used for the fruit, but if you want to refer specifically to the apple tree, you must use the word manzano.
Examples in context
- Las manzanas son rojas.Apples are red.This sentence is useful for describing the color of manzanas.Tatoeba #540313 by Shishir, translation #430055 by witbrock
- Me gustan las manzanas.I like apples.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for manzanas.Tatoeba #1247702 by marcelostockle, translation #262240 by CK
- A menudo como manzanas.I often eat apples.This sentence is useful for talking about the frequency of eating manzanas.Tatoeba #10211616 by manufrutos, translation #5101597 by TaTu
- En la reunión de mañana, por favor, asegúrate de traer manzanas para todos los participantes.In tomorrow's meeting, please make sure to bring apples for all the participants.
- 186 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are at a local fruit market.
- Javier¿Cuántas manzanas quieres, Elena?How many apples do you want, Elena?
- ElenaQuiero seis manzanas, por favor.I want six apples, please.
- JavierMuy bien, las tengo aquí.Very well, I have them here.
- ElenaGracias, Javier. Son muy bonitas.Thank you, Javier. They are very pretty.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
