dátiles
/datiles/from spelling rules
The English phrase "dates fruit" is translated into Spanish as dátiles.
dátiles refers to the sweet, edible fruit of the date palm tree.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, dátil is the most common and widely recognized term for dates fruit.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun. The singular form is dátil and the plural form is dátiles.
How do you pronounce it?
/datiles/
Did you know?
- While dátiles is the correct term for the fruit, the word cita is used for a romantic 'date', showing a complete split in the language between the fruit and the social encounter.
- The word dátil originates from the Greek dactylos, which means 'finger', reflecting how ancient Mediterranean cultures categorized the fruit by its shape.
- In Spain, you will often find dátiles sold as 'dátiles rellenos', which are dates stuffed with almonds or cheese and wrapped in bacon.
Examples in context
- Un dátil contiene mucha fibra y es una buena fuente de energía natural.A date contains a lot of fiber and is a good source of natural energy.
- Me encanta comer dátiles como snack por la tarde.I love having dates as an afternoon snack.
- Me gustan los dátiles.I like dates.
- Los dátiles son deliciosos.Dates are delicious.
- Dátiles frescos.Fresh dates
- Dátiles secos.Dried dates
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar dátiles?Where can I find dates?
- Los dátiles son dulces y suaves.Dates are sweet and soft.
- Me gustan mucho los dátiles dulces.I really like sweet dates.
- Compré una bolsa de dátiles en el mercado.I bought a bag of dates at the market.
- Los dátiles son un snack muy saludable.Dates are a very healthy snack.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are at a fruit market.
- Javier¿Qué te parece este paquete de dátiles?What do you think of this package of dates?
- LucíaParecen muy frescos, Javier.They look very fresh, Javier.
- JavierEntonces, vamos a llevar los dátiles.Then, let's take the dates.
- Lucía¡Perfecto, me encantan!Perfect, I love them!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
