nueces grandes
/nweθes ɡɾandes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "big nuts" is translated into Spanish as nueces grandes.
This phrase refers to nuts that are large in size.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of nueces, meaning "nuts" and grandes, meaning "big" or "large".
How do you pronounce it?
/nweθes ɡɾandes/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word nuez refers to the 'Adam's apple' in the throat, specifically called nuez de Adán.
- Be careful when using nueces as a slang term for anatomy, as it can sometimes be interpreted as a literal description of size rather than a vulgarity. While English uses 'nuts' as a common euphemism, in many Spanish-speaking regions, using the word for the food might actually be too literal to be effective slang.
- While nueces specifically means 'walnuts' in many Spanish speaking countries, it is often used as a generic term for all 'nuts' in other regions.
Examples in context
- Estas nueces de gran tamaño son ideales para hacer un exquisito postre.These nuts of large size are ideal for making a delicious dessert.
- ¿Dónde conseguiste esas nueces gigantes? ¡Son increíbles!Where did you get those giant nuts? They're amazing!
- Estas nueces grandes son muy caras.These big nuts are very expensive.
- Prefiero comer nueces grandes.I prefer eating big nuts.
- Busco nueces grandes para mi receta.I am looking for big nuts for my recipe.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are at a local market.
- Alejandro¿Venden nueces grandes aquí?Do you sell big nuts here?
- ElenaSí, tenemos nueces grandes de muy buena calidad.Yes, we have big nuts of very good quality.
- AlejandroPerfecto, quiero comprar un kilo.Perfect, I want to buy one kilo.
- ElenaMuy bien, señor, aquí tiene.Very well, sir, here you go.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
