cítrico
/ˈθitɾiko/masculine
The Spanish word for citrus is cítrico.
The term refers to a shrub or tree.
Meaning: shrub or tree (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain Caribbean countries like Cuba, the word chinas is used to refer specifically to oranges.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular is cítrico and the plural masculine is cítricos. When describing a feminine noun like planta (plant), use the feminine form cítrica. The feminine plural form is cítricas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈθitɾiko/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, if you ask for a 'limón', you might receive a lime (green) rather than a lemon (yellow), as the word is often used generically for any small citrus fruit.
- Spanish uses the word lima specifically for the lime, but this word also means 'file' as in the tool used for smoothing nails or metal.
- If a person describes a person as being 'muy cítrica' in a very niche, poetic context, they might be referring to someone with a sharp, piercing, or 'acidic' personality.
Examples in context
- Los cítricos son ricos en vitamina C.Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C.
- El consumo de frutas cítricas es beneficioso para la salud.Eating citrus fruits is beneficial for your health.
- Me encanta comer agrumes en el verano.I love eating citrus fruits in the summer.
- Las limas son ideales para dar sabor a los mariscos.Limes are ideal for adding flavor to seafood.
- Las chinas de esta región son deliciosas.The oranges from this region are delicious.
- Este cítrico es muy dulce.This citrus is very sweet.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are walking through a garden.
- MateoMira este cítrico, María.Look at this citrus, María.
- MaríaEs muy bonito y grande.It is very pretty and big.
- MateoCreo que es un limonero.I think it is a lemon tree.
- MaríaTienes razón, Mateo.You are right, Mateo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “citrus” translations and entries cítrico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
