anacardo
/anaˈkaɾdo/
The English word cashew is translated into Spanish as anacardo.
The term refers to the cashew nut.
Meaning: cashew nut (noun)
Which one should you use?
The plural form is anacardos.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Caribbean and Central America, the term marañón is used. In certain parts of South America, the term castaña de cajú is used.
How do you pronounce it?
/anaˈkaɾdo/
Did you know?
- Because the cashew apple is so juicy and fragrant, some Spanish-speaking regions use the term marañón to describe a person who is flirtatious or seductive.
- The Greek root of anacardo literally means 'without heart', because the cashew nut grows outside the fruit and looks like a heart that has fallen off.
- The word cajú used in South America is not originally Spanish but was borrowed from the Tupi language of indigenous Brazilians.
Examples in context
- pollo con anacardoCashew chickenThis sentence is useful for seeing how to use anacardo in a food context.
- ¡Me encanta el sabor de los anacardos!I love the taste of cashews!
- Sí, los anacardos son deliciosos y saludables.Yes, cashews are delicious and healthy.
- ¿Has probado los marañones tostados?Have you tried roasted cashews?
- Este anacardo es muy grande.This cashew is very big.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are sharing a snack at home.
- Sofía¿Quieres un anacardo, Mateo?Do you want a cashew, Mateo?
- MateoSí, por favor, Sofía.Yes, please, Sofía.
- SofíaEstos son muy frescos.These are very fresh.
- MateoTienen muy buen sabor.They taste very good.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry anacardo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries anacardo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
