clementina
/klemenˈtina/feminine
The English word clementine is clementina in Spanish.
clementina refers to the citrus fruit known as a clementine.
Meaning: citrus fruit (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Valencian Community of Spain, the term Naranja Clemenules is used to describe a particular variety of clementines.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/klemenˈtina/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the adjective clemente means 'merciful' or 'lenient', creating a linguistic link between the fruit's name and the concept of mercy.
- The word clementina is a loanword from the French 'clémentine', which was originally a diminutive of the male name 'Clément'.
- While clementina is the precise term, the word mandarina is the ubiquitous 'catch-all' term used by Spanish speakers for almost all small citrus fruits.
Examples in context
- Quiero comer una clementina.I want to eat a clementine.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to eat a clementina.Tatoeba #994276 by hayastan, translation #7822333 by 100nosewiggles
- Me gustaría comprar unas mandarinas en el mercado.I would like to buy some clementines at the market.
- ¡Me encantan las clementinas! ¿Me pasas una, por favor?I love clementines! Can you pass me one, please?
- La clementina está muy dulce.The clementine is very sweet.
- ¿Traes una clementina en tu bolso?Are you carrying a clementine in your bag?
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are sharing a snack in the kitchen.
- Daniel¿Quieres compartir esta clementina, Lucía?Do you want to share this clementine, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, gracias, Daniel.Yes, thanks, Daniel.
- DanielEs una clementina muy jugosa.It is a very juicy clementine.
- LucíaMe encanta este sabor.I love this flavor.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “clementine” translations and entries clementina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clementina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
