frambuesa azul
/fɾambwesa aθul/from spelling rules
frambuesa azul is how you say blue raspberry in Spanish.
This phrase refers to an artificial fruit flavor and color that is primarily used in candies and drinks.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of frambuesa (raspberry) and azul (blue).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form, frambuesas azules, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s.
How do you pronounce it?
/fɾambwesa aθul/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a candy with this flavor is more likely to be marketed as moras azules, which means 'blue blackberries', rather than frambuesa azul.
- The word frambuesa was borrowed into Spanish from the French word framboise, which has Germanic roots.
- While 'blue raspberry' is a common artificial flavor in English-speaking countries, you will rarely find a product actually labeled frambuesa azul in Spanish-speaking markets. Most people simply refer to the color or flavor as 'blue' without needing to specify the fruit.
Examples in context
- Me encanta el sabor a frambuesa azul.I love the blue raspberry flavor.
- Este helado es de frambuesa azul.This ice cream is blue raspberry.
- Compré unos caramelos de frambuesa azul.I bought some blue raspberry candies.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are choosing a drink at a cafe.
- Elena¿Quieres probar la bebida de frambuesa azul?Do you want to try the blue raspberry drink?
- JavierNo, prefiero el sabor de fresa.No, I prefer strawberry flavor.
- ElenaEstá bien, pediré la mía de frambuesa azul.Alright, I will order mine blue raspberry.
- Javier¡Que la disfrutes, Elena!Enjoy it, Elena!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries azul, frambuesa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
