fruto del árbol del pan
/ˌfɾuto del ˌaɾbol del ˈpan/general, masculine
The English word breadfruit is fruto del árbol del pan in Spanish. Wiktionary also lists fruta de pan and buen pan.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| fruto del árbol del pan | /ˌfɾuto del ˌaɾbol del ˈpan/ | general, masculine |
| fruta de pan | /ˌfɾuta de ˈpan/ | feminine |
| buen pan | /ˌbwem ˈpan/ | Dominican Republic, masculine |
| pana | /ˈpana/ | Puerto Rico, feminine |
| frutipán | /fɾutipan/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
The term refers to the fruit of the breadfruit tree.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase fruto del árbol del pan literally translates to fruit of the tree of bread.
Which one should you use?
The default form fruto del árbol del pan is a masculine noun phrase. The term fruta de pan is a feminine noun phrase used to describe the fruit, while frutipán is another common way to refer to the breadfruit in several Spanish-speaking regions.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Puerto Rico, the colloquial feminine term pana is used. In the Dominican Republic, the masculine term buen pan is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form fruta de pan is a feminine noun phrase.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌfɾuto del ˌaɾbol del ˈpan/
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Examples in context
- ¡Vamos a comer un poco de pana frito!Let's eat some fried breadfruit!
Example conversation
Mateo and María are at a tropical market.
- MateoMira, María, venden fruto del árbol del pan.Look, María, they are selling breadfruit.
- MaríaNunca he probado el fruto del árbol del pan.I have never tried breadfruit.
- Mateo¿Quieres comprar uno para probarlo hoy?Do you want to buy one to try it today?
- MaríaSí, Mateo, vamos a llevarlo.Yes, Mateo, let's take it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “breadfruit” translations and entries fruto del árbol del pan, fruta de pan, buen pan, pana, 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 buen, de, del, fruta, fruto, pan, pana, árbol, CC BY-SA 4.0.
