dátil
/ˈdatil/
The English phrase "date fruit" is translated into Spanish as dátil.
dátil refers to the sweet, edible fruit of the date palm tree.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of dátil is dátiles.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdatil/
Did you know?
- The word dátil shares the same ancient Greek root as the English word 'digit', because both trace back to the idea of a 'finger'.
- Spanish cuisine features a classic appetizer where dátiles are stuffed with almonds and wrapped in bacon to create a sweet and salty contrast.
- While dátil is the standard term, some regions in Latin America use the word azufaifa to describe similar dried sweet fruits.
Examples in context
- ¿Quieres un dátil? Son muy sabrosos y te darán energía.Do you want a date? They are very tasty and will give you energy.
- Me gusta comer dátiles con queso.I like to eat dates with cheese.
- Este dátil es muy dulce.This date is very sweet.
- Me gusta comer un dátil con el café.I like to eat a date with my coffee.
- Compré un dátil en el mercado.I bought a date at the market.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are sharing a snack in the kitchen.
- Lucía¿Quieres probar este dátil, Javier?Do you want to try this date, Javier?
- JavierSí, gracias, Lucía. Está delicioso.Yes, thank you, Lucía. It is delicious.
- LucíaEs un dátil de buena calidad.It is a high-quality date.
- JavierTienes razón, es muy dulce.You are right, it is very sweet.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry dátil, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dátil, CC BY-SA 4.0.
