arreglo de frutas
/areɡlo de fɾutas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'edible arrangement' is translated into Spanish as arreglo de frutas.
The phrase refers to a decorative gift display made of fresh fruit and other edible items.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of arreglo (arrangement) and de frutas (of fruits).
Which one should you use?
While arreglo de frutas specifically describes an arrangement, the term canasta de frutas is a common alternative used to describe a similar gift of edible fruit.
How do you pronounce it?
/areɡlo de fɾutas/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, arreglo can refer to a diplomatic agreement or a settlement between two parties.
- Depending on the region, arreglo can also refer to a hairstyle or a person's overall physical grooming.
- The word arreglo comes from the verb arreglar, which means both 'to arrange' and 'to fix' something that is broken.
Examples in context
- Le enviamos un arreglo de frutas por su cumpleaños.We sent him/her a fruit arrangement for their birthday.
- Compré un arreglo de frutas para su cumpleaños.I bought a fruit arrangement for her birthday.
- El arreglo de frutas se ve muy delicioso.The fruit arrangement looks very delicious.
- ¿Te gustaría recibir un arreglo de frutas hoy?Would you like to receive a fruit arrangement today?
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are at a florist shop choosing a gift.
- Sofía¿Es mejor un ramo de rosas o un arreglo de frutas?Is a bouquet of roses or an edible arrangement better?
- JavierCreo que el arreglo de frutas es más original.I think the edible arrangement is more original.
- SofíaTienes razón, Javier, es un regalo muy práctico.You are right, Javier, it is a very practical gift.
- JavierEntonces, vamos a pedir ese arreglo de frutas.Then, let's order that edible arrangement.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
