pitahaya
/pitaˈaʝa/feminine
The English phrase "dragon fruit" can be translated into Spanish as pitahaya, the default form. Wiktionary also lists fruta del dragón and pitajaya.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| pitahaya | /pitaˈaʝa/ | feminine |
| fruta del dragón | /ˌfɾuta del dɾaˈɡon/ | feminine |
| pitajaya | /pitaxaʝa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| pitaya | /piˈtaʝa/ | feminine |
| pitayo | /pitaʝo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
Which one should you use?
The forms pitahaya, pitajaya and pitaya are all feminine, whereas pitayo is the masculine form.
How does it change in a sentence?
The words fruta del dragón, pitahaya, pitajaya and pitaya are feminine nouns. The word pitayo is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/pitaˈaʝa/
Did you know?
- The word pitayo is often used to refer to the cactus plant itself rather than the fruit.
- The term pitahaya is a linguistic traveler from the Caribbean, having been borrowed into Spanish from the Taíno language.
- The term fruta del dragón is a relatively modern addition to the language, popularized by the global marketing of the fruit.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría probar una pitahayaI would like to try a dragon fruit
- Vamos a comprar unas pitayas para hacer un smoothieLet's buy some dragon fruits to make a smoothie
- La pitahaya es muy dulce.The dragon fruit is very sweet.
- Compré una pitahaya fresca.I bought a fresh dragon fruit.
- Esa pitahaya tiene un color hermoso.That dragon fruit has a beautiful color.
Example conversation
A couple is shopping at a local fruit market.
- Elena¿Quieres probar la pitahaya?Do you want to try the dragon fruit?
- DanielSí, se ve deliciosa, Elena.Yes, it looks delicious, Elena.
- ElenaVamos a llevar esta pitahaya.Let's take this dragon fruit.
- DanielPerfecto, es muy buena idea.Perfect, that is a very good idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dragon fruit” translations and entries pitahaya, fruta del dragón, pitajaya, pitaya, pitayo, 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 del, dragón, fruta, pitahaya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
