dátiles
/datiles/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for dates the fruit is dátiles.
How do you pronounce it?
/datiles/
Did you know?
- The word dátil is a linguistic cousin to the word dactilar, which is used in Spanish to describe 'fingerprints' or huellas dactilares.
- While dátiles refers to the fruit, the word cita is used for a romantic 'date'. This clear distinction prevents the linguistic confusion an English speaker might have when using the word 'date' in different contexts.
- Spain's Elche region is famous for its palm groves, where the dátil is a key part of the local agricultural identity and history.
Examples in context
- Mi madre siempre compra dátiles frescos en el mercado.My mother always buys fresh dates at the market.
- Las frutas del desierto, como los dátiles, son muy ricas en nutrientes.Fruits of the desert, such as dates, are very rich in nutrients.
- ¿Quieres compartir algunos dátiles conmigo?Do you want to share some dates with me?
- Me gusta comer dátiles después de hacer ejercicio.I like to eat dates after exercising.
- Los dátiles son muy dulces.Dates are very sweet.
- Compré un paquete de dátiles secos.I bought a package of dried dates.
- ¿Te gustan los dátiles con queso?Do you like dates with cheese?
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are shopping at a local market.
- Javier¿Quieres probar estos dátiles?Do you want to try these dates?
- SofíaSí, me encantan los dátiles.Yes, I love dates.
- JavierSon de la mejor calidad.They are of the best quality.
- SofíaEntonces llevaré una caja.Then I will take a box.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
