ciruela
/θiˈɾwela/
ciruela is the Spanish word for plum.
The standard term for the fruit known as a plum in English is ciruela.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to more than one plum, use the plural form ciruelas.
How do you pronounce it?
/θiˈɾwela/
Did you know?
- The word ciruela comes from the Late Latin cēreola prūna, which literally meant 'waxy plums'.
- While ciruela is the general term, some regions use the word ciruela pasa specifically for a prune, meaning 'passed' or 'dried' plum.
- While 'ciruela' refers to the fruit, the color 'ciruela' is a common way to describe a deep, dark purple in fashion and cosmetics.
Examples in context
- Me gusta la ciruela.I like the plum.
- Esta ciruela está muy dulce.This plum is very sweet.
- Compré una ciruela en el mercado.I bought a plum at the market.
- No me gusta la ciruela ácida.I do not like sour plum.
Example conversation
Javier and María are in the kitchen looking at fruit.
- Javier¿Quieres una ciruela, María?Do you want a plum, María?
- MaríaSí, gracias, Javier.Yes, thank you, Javier.
- JavierLa ciruela está muy madura.The plum is very ripe.
- MaríaSe ve deliciosa.It looks delicious.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ciruela, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ciruela, CC BY-SA 4.0.
