Coco
/koko/from spelling rules
In Spanish, Coco is the word for coconut.
Coco refers to the tropical fruit characterized by a hard shell and white flesh.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, coco is the common term for a coconut. In certain Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in the Caribbean, the phrase palo de coco is used to refer specifically to the coconut tree.
How do you pronounce it?
/koko/
Did you know?
- In some contexts, the word coco can refer to a mythical bogeyman used to frighten children.
- While it refers to a fruit, coco can also be a slang term for a person's head or skull.
- The term for the fruit may have originated from a childish shortening of the word socorro, meaning 'help'.
Examples in context
- Voy a comprar un frasco de aceite de coco para cocinar.I'm going to buy a jar of coconut oil for cooking.
- Me gusta mucho el coco.I really like coconut.
- Este coco está muy dulce.This coconut is very sweet.
- Compré un coco en la playa.I bought a coconut at the beach.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are at a tropical fruit stand.
- Javier¿Quieres probar este coco, Elena?Do you want to try this coconut, Elena?
- ElenaSí, el coco parece delicioso.Yes, the coconut looks delicious.
- JavierEs muy refrescante para el calor.It is very refreshing for the heat.
- ElenaTienes razón, Javier.You are right, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Coco, coco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
