arándano rojo
/aˌɾandano ˈroxo/masculine
The English word 'cranberry' is translated into Spanish as arándano rojo. Wiktionary also lists arándano and mortiño rojo.
Meaning: berry (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| arándano rojo | /aˌɾandano ˈroxo/ | masculine |
| arándano | /aˈɾandano/ | masculine |
| mortiño rojo | /moɾtiɲo ɾoxo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| anavia roja | /anabja ɾoxa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
Which one should you use?
The word arándano on its own typically refers to a blueberry, whereas arándano rojo specifically refers to a cranberry. One form you may encounter is mortiño rojo and another is the feminine form anavia roja.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term 'cranberry' is also known as arándano agrio or arándano rojo americano.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'cranberries', both the noun and the adjective must be pluralized to arándanos rojos.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˌɾandano ˈroxo/
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Examples in context
- Mi hermanastra acabó el restante del zumo de arándano rojo.My stepsister finished the last of the cranberry juice.This sentence shows how to use arándano in the context of juice.Tatoeba #4453788 by mervert1, translation #3661265 by Vanilla
- Él hizo una salsa de arándano rojo para acompañar el pato.He made a cranberry sauce to accompany duck.This sentence illustrates how to use arándano when referring to a sauce.Tatoeba #4786001 by mervert1, translation #935823 by U2FS
- Los arándanos rojos son una fuente rica de antioxidantes.Cranberries are a rich source of antioxidants.
- Durante el otoño, disfruto comiendo arándanos rojos frescos.During the fall, I enjoy eating fresh cranberries.
- El arándano rojo es muy ácido.The cranberry is very sour.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are shopping for fruit at the market.
- Daniel¿Tienes arándano rojo en esta tienda?Do you have cranberry in this store?
- ElenaSí, Daniel, están justo aquí.Yes, Daniel, they are right here.
- DanielPerfecto, necesito comprar un poco.Perfect, I need to buy some.
- ElenaYo también llevaré un paquete, Elena.I will take a package too, Elena.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cranberry” translations and entries arándano rojo, arándano, 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 anavia, arándano, roja, rojo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
