coco
/ˈkoko/masculine
The English word "coconut" is translated into Spanish as coco. Wiktionary also lists laña.
Meaning: fruit of coco palm (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| coco | /ˈkoko/ | masculine |
| laña | /laɲa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
The word refers to the fruit of the coco palm. Common culinary phrases include leche de coco for "coconut milk" and agua de coco for "coconut water".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some countries, particularly in Spain, you may encounter the term nuez de coco. In some Caribbean countries, such as the Dominican Republic, coconuts are referred to as cocos de agua.
How does it change in a sentence?
The term coco is a masculine noun, while laña is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkoko/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word coco does not only refer to the fruit, but also to a 'bogeyman' or a scary spirit used to frighten children.
- The word coco was originally used to describe a 'skull' or a 'head' due to the way the fruit's three holes look like a face.
- In Spanish, coco is a common slang term for the human head or skull.
Examples in context
- Mi mai cocinó yautía coco con salami frito, me lo metí y me harté el salami frito también con mucho gusto.My mom cooked coconut taro root with fried salami, I gobbled it down and I devoured the fried salami as well with pleasure.This sentence shows how to use coco in a culinary context involving taro root and salami.Tatoeba #9099242 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9099259 by rafaeldejesus8199
- Tom bebió leche de coco.Tom drank coconut milk.This sentence demonstrates the use of coco when talking about coconut milk.Tatoeba #13651938 by mervert1, translation #10651616 by CK
- ¿Te gusta el agua de coco?Do you like coconut water?This sentence shows how to ask about a preference for coconut water using coco.Tatoeba #7726586 by marvinibahs, translation #7726588 by marvinibahs
- Me encanta el sabor del coco.I love the taste of coconut.
- Compré varios cocos en el mercado.I bought several coconuts at the market.
- Me gusta beber agua de coco verde en la playa.I enjoy drinking green coconut water at the beach.
- Quiero agregar nuez de coco a esta receta.I want to add coconut to this recipe.
- Tomaremos unos cocos de agua en la playa.We will have some water coconuts at the beach.
- Me gusta la leche de coco en mi batido.I like coconut milk in my smoothie.
- Voy a cocinar una deliciosa tarta de coco para el postre.I am going to bake a delicious coconut pie for dessert.
- Ella tiene la piel bronceada y huele a coco después de sus vacaciones.She has a tanned skin and smells like coconut after her vacation.
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are walking along a tropical beach.
- Daniel¿Ves ese coco en la palmera?Do you see that coconut in the palm tree?
- ElenaSí, parece delicioso.Yes, it looks delicious.
- DanielPodemos abrir un coco para refrescarnos.We can open a coconut to refresh ourselves.
- Elena¡Es una excelente idea, Daniel!That is an excellent idea, Daniel!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coconut” translations and entries coco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries coco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
