arándano
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In Chile a blueberry is an arándano, and the plural is arándanos. It is the same word used in other Spanish-speaking countries.
You find arándanos in yogurt, jam and desserts, and at the market sold in small trays.
Meaning: small blue berry (noun)
When do people say it?
Chile is one of the biggest exporters of fresh blueberries in the world, so the fruit is common in Chilean markets.
Did you know?
- Chile is among the world's largest exporters of fresh blueberries.
Examples in context
- Quiero un yogur con arándanos.I want a yogurt with blueberries.
- Los arándanos están frescos.The blueberries are fresh.
Example conversation
Marcela buys fruit at a market stall in Temuco.
- Marcela¿Tiene arándanos?Do you have blueberries?
- VendedorSí, de la zona.Yes, from the area.
- MarcelaDeme una bandeja, por favor.Give me a tray, please.
