anacardos
/anakaɾdos/from spelling rules
The English phrase cashew nuts is translated into Spanish as anacardos.
The term anacardos refers to the edible seeds of the cashew tree. While the English phrase includes the word nuts, the Spanish term anacardos is the most common way to refer to the nuts themselves.
Which one should you use?
The singular form of the word is anacardo.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many parts of Latin America, particularly in Central America and Brazil, the term marañones is used instead of anacardos.
How do you pronounce it?
/anakaɾdos/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word marañón describes not only the nut but also the fleshy, apple-like fruit that grows above it, which is eaten raw or used in juices.
- In parts of the Caribbean and South America, cashews are called castañas de la India, which literally translates to 'chestnuts of India'.
- The Spanish word anacardo is a linguistic cousin to the English word 'anacardium', the botanical genus name for the cashew tree.
Examples in context
- Los anacardos son un ingrediente clave en nuestras recetasCashew nuts are a key ingredient in our recipes.
- Receta con anacardosRecipe with cashew nuts
- Añadir anacardosAdd cashew nuts
- Sustituir los anacardos por otra nuezSubstitute cashew nuts for another nut
- Me gustaría comprar un kilo de anacardosI would like to buy a kilogram of cashew nuts
- Los anacardos son ricos en grasas saludablesCashew nuts are rich in healthy fats
- Me gustan los anacardos con sal.I like salted cashew nuts.
- ¿Compraste los anacardos para la ensalada?Did you buy the cashew nuts for the salad?
- Este snack tiene muchos anacardos.This snack has many cashew nuts.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are shopping in a grocery store.
- AlejandroElena, ¿buscas los anacardos?Elena, are you looking for the cashew nuts?
- ElenaSí, necesito unos anacardos para la cena.Yes, I need some cashew nuts for dinner.
- AlejandroEstán en este pasillo.They are in this aisle.
- ElenaGracias, Alejandro, los encontré.Thanks, Alejandro, I found them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
