arándano
/aˈɾandano/masculine
The English phrase blueberry is arándano in Spanish. Wiktionary also lists mora azul and arándano azul.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| arándano | /aˈɾandano/ | masculine |
| mora azul | /ˌmoɾa aˈθul/ /ˌmoɾa aˈsul/ |
feminine |
| arándano azul | /aˌɾandano aˈθul/ /aˌɾandano aˈsul/ |
masculine |
| mortiño azul | /moɾtiɲo aθul/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /moɾtiɲo asul/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
| anavia azul | /anabja aθul/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /anabja asul/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
feminine |
The term is used for the fruit. In many contexts, arándano can refer to both blueberries and cranberries, so a color adjective may be needed to distinguish them.
Which one should you use?
arándano is used generically for both blueberries and cranberries. To specifically specify a blueberry, you can use arándano azul.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form arándanos is used when referring to the fruit in a general sense or as an ingredient, such as in arándanos frescos (fresh blueberries).
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈɾandano/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word mora can mean a 'blackberry' or 'blueberry' but it also means 'a female Moor'.
- The Spanish word arándano is a linguistic blend of a Proto-Celtic word for 'sloe' and the Ancient Greek word for 'rose tree'.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, you might hear the term mora azul for a blueberry, where mora is a general term for many types of berries like blackberries.
Examples in context
- ¡Me encanta comer muffins de arándanos por la mañana!I love to eat blueberry muffins in the morning!This sentence is useful for seeing how to use arándano in a sentence about breakfast.Tatoeba #13655887 by Seael, translation #8741045 by Solana
- Cuando llegó la comadreja, Nemesio se estaba preparando una sopa de arándano y boletus con anís.When the weasel arrived, Nemesio was making himself some blueberry and boletus soup with aniseed.This sentence shows the use of arándano when describing a soup ingredient.Tatoeba #10176964 by Seael, translation #10185165 by DJ_Saidez
- Su torta de arándano azul estaba deliciosa.The blueberry cake he made was delicious.This sentence demonstrates the use of arándano azul in a dessert context.Tatoeba #4139495 by mervert1, translation #4139480 by mervert1
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are shopping for fruit at a supermarket.
- AlejandroMira, Sofía, este arándano se ve muy fresco.Look, Sofía, this blueberry looks very fresh.
- SofíaTienes razón, Alejandro. Vamos a comprar dos cajas.You are right, Alejandro. Let's buy two boxes.
- Alejandro¿Quieres preparar un batido de arándano mañana?Do you want to make a blueberry smoothie tomorrow?
- SofíaSí, suena como una idea excelente.Yes, that sounds like an excellent idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blueberry” translations and entries arándano, mora azul, arándano azul, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arándano, azul, mora, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
