manzanas silvestres
/manθanas silbestɾes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "crab apples" is translated into Spanish as manzanas silvestres.
manzanas silvestres refers to small, sour wild apples that are often used for making jellies.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the phrase manzanas de monte is used to refer to crab apples.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is manzana silvestre.
How do you pronounce it?
/manθanas silbestɾes/
Did you know?
- The word silvestre comes from the Latin 'silvestris', meaning 'of the forest', which explains why the Spanish phrase focuses on the apple's wild habitat rather than its 'crab' like appearance.
- In some parts of Mexico, people might refer to these small, wild fruits as tejocotes, though this usually refers to a specific species of hawthorn fruit used in traditional cider making.
- Spanish uses the adjective silvestre for many wild plants, but unlike English, this word cannot be used to describe a person's wild or untamed personality.
Examples in context
- Recogí algunas manzanas silvestres en el bosque.I picked some crab apples in the forest.
- Las manzanas silvestres son muy ácidas.Crab apples are very sour.
- Podemos hacer una jalea con estas manzanas silvestres.We can make a jelly with these crab apples.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are in a kitchen preparing fruit preserves.
- María¿Quieres usar estas manzanas silvestres para la mermelada?Do you want to use these crab apples for the jam?
- MateoSí, María, son perfectas para una jalea ácida.Yes, María, they are perfect for a sour jelly.
- MaríaTengo muchas manzanas silvestres en la cesta.I have many crab apples in the basket.
- MateoEntonces, empecemos a lavarlas ahora mismo.Then, let's start washing them right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
