arándanos
Mexico, plural
In Mexico "blueberries" are arándanos. The word is masculine and you usually use it in the plural: los arándanos. It is also called arándano.
Meaning: small blue berries (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| arándanos | Mexico, plural |
| arándano | singular |
Say un cartón de arándanos for a pack of blueberries at the market or supermarket. They appear in yogurt, pancakes and smoothies.
Which one should you use?
Some countries say moras azules but in Mexico arándanos is the normal word. Blackberries are zarzamoras in Mexico, so do not mix them up.
Did you know?
- The Mexican word for blackberry, zarzamora, is quite different from arándano, so the two berries have clearly separate names.
Examples in context
- Quiero un yogur con arándanos.I want a yogurt with blueberries.
- Los arándanos están en oferta.The blueberries are on sale.
- Hice un pastel de arándanos.I made a blueberry cake.
Example conversation
Rosa asks a fruit seller named Don Beto for blueberries at a market in Oaxaca.
- RosaBuenas tardes, ¿tiene arándanos?Good afternoon, do you have blueberries?
- Don BetoSí, llegaron frescos esta mañana.Yes, they arrived fresh this morning.
- RosaDeme medio kilo, por favor.Give me half a kilo, please.
