abhacád
/ˈavˠəkɑːd̪ˠ/masculine
The English word avocado is translated into Irish as abhacád. Wiktionary also lists piorra abhcóide.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Irish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| abhacád | /ˈavˠəkɑːd̪ˠ/ (Connacht, Munster) /ˈavˠəkaːd̪ˠ/ (Ulster) |
masculine |
| piorra abhcóide | masculine |
abhacád is the noun used to refer to the avocado fruit.
Which one should you use?
abhacád is the standard form, while piorra abhcóide is an alternative term used for the fruit.
How does it change in a sentence?
The words are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈavˠəkɑːd̪ˠ/
Did you know?
- The term abhcóide in the phrase piorra abhcóide is actually a loanword from the Old French word for 'advocate' or 'lawyer'.
Examples in context
- Tá advógáid sa siopa.There is an avocado in the shop.
- Ní maith liom an abhacád seo.I do not like this avocado.
- An bhfuil abhacád ar an mbord?Is there an avocado on the table?
Example conversation
Siobhán and Cathal are preparing lunch in the kitchen.
- SiobhánCathal, an bhfuil abhacád sa chistin?Cathal, is there an avocado in the kitchen?
- CathalNíl, níor cheannaigh mé aon abhacád.No, I didn't buy any avocado.
- SiobhánÓ, ba mhaith liom toast abhcóide.Oh, I wanted avocado toast.
- CathalFáchama, téighim go dtí an siopa.Wait, I'll go to the shop.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “avocado” translations and entries abhacád, piorra abhcóide, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries abhacád, abhcóide, piorra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
