How to Say “Avocado” in Greek

αβοκάντο
avokántoneuter
αβοκάντο (avokánto) is the Greek word for avocado.
This term refers to the fruit known as the avocado.
Meaning: fruit (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The word is a neuter noun.

How do you pronounce it?

avokánto

Did you know?

  • When ordering a dish with αβοκάντο in Greece, you may find it used in salads as a substitute for traditional fatty elements like feta cheese in vegan versions.
  • Greece does not produce αβοκάντο on a large scale, so the word is almost always associated with imported luxury goods rather than local agriculture.
  • The word αβοκάντο is a loanword that entered Greek through Spanish and English, rather than being derived from ancient Greek roots.

Examples in context

  • Το αβοκάντο είναι πολύ γευστικό.
    To avokanto einai poly gevstiko.
    The avocado is very tasty.
  • Θα αγοράσω ένα αβοκάντο για τη σαλάτα.
    Tha agoraso ena avokanto gia ti salata.
    I will buy an avocado for the salad.
  • Αυτό το αβοκάντο είναι πολύ ώριμο.
    Afto to avokanto einai poly orimo.
    This avocado is very ripe.

Example conversation

Nikos and Eleni are preparing breakfast in the kitchen.

  1. Νίκος Nikos

    Έχουμε αβοκάντο στο ψυγείο, Ελένη;
    Échoume avokánto sto psygéio, Eléni?
    Do we have avocado in the fridge, Eleni?
  2. Ελένη Eleni

    Ναι, Νίκο, υπάρχει ένα στο ράφι.
    Nai, Níko, ypárchei éna sto ráfi.
    Yes, Nikos, there is one on the shelf.
  3. Νίκος Nikos

    Τέλεια, θα φτιάξω τοστ με αβοκάντο.
    Téleia, tha ftáxo tost me avokánto.
    Great, I will make avocado toast.
  4. Ελένη Eleni

    Πρόσθεσε λίγο λεμόνι και αλάτι.
    Prósthese lígo lemóni kai aláti.
    Add some lemon and salt.

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