baya del saúco
/baʝa del sauko/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase elderberry is translated into Spanish as baya del saúco.
baya del saúco is a feminine noun used to refer to the fruit of the elder plant.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of baya (berry), del (of the) and saúco (elder tree).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change baya to bayas and adjust the article to las, resulting in las bayas del saúco.
Did you know?
- In Spanish folklore, the saúco tree was historically associated with protection and was often planted near the entrance of homes to ward off evil spirits.
- The word baya entered the Spanish language as a loanword from the French word baie.
- Because raw bayas del saúco can be toxic, Spanish culinary traditions emphasize that they must be cooked, a warning often passed down through family recipes.
Examples in context
- Me encantan las bayas de saúco en los muffinsI love elderberries in muffins
- El jarabe de saúco es conocido por sus propiedades medicinalesElderberry syrup is known for its medicinal properties
- La baya del saúco es muy dulce.The elderberry is very sweet.
- Esta baya del saúco es de color oscuro.This elderberry is dark in color.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are shopping at a local farmers market.
- MateoLucía, ¿has probado la baya del saúco?Lucía, have you tried the elderberry?
- LucíaNo, Mateo, ¿es buena para la salud?No, Mateo, is it good for health?
- MateoSí, la baya del saúco ayuda mucho.Yes, the elderberry helps a lot.
- LucíaEntonces vamos a comprar algunas.Then let's buy some.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “elderberry” translations and entries baya del saúco, 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 baya, del, saúco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
