uvas
/ubas/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for grapes is uvas.
uvas refers to small, round fruits that grow in clusters on vines.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is uva. Because uvas is a feminine noun, it is used with the feminine article las to form las uvas (the grapes). If you want to refer to a cluster of grapes, you can use the phrase racimo de uvas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ubas/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word uva is a cognate of the English word 'uvea', which refers to the vascular layer of the eye because of its similar grape-like appearance.
- In Spain, it is a common New Year's Eve tradition to eat doce uvas, or twelve grapes, at the stroke of midnight to bring good luck for each month of the coming year.
- When discussing the color of certain wines, you might hear the term uva tinta to refer to red or dark-skinned grapes.
Examples in context
- Mi perro come uvas.My dog eats grapes.This sentence shows an example of a dog eating uvas.Tatoeba #1091087 by hayastan, translation #954185 by CK
- Las uvas están ácidas.The grapes are sour.This sentence describes the grapes as being sour using uvas.Tatoeba #1715797 by marcelostockle, translation #68625 by CK
- Estas uvas saben ácidas.These grapes taste sour.This sentence describes the taste of the grapes using uvas.Tatoeba #1363784 by marcelostockle, translation #60579 by CK
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Example conversation
María and Mateo are in the kitchen looking at some fruit.
- María¿Te gustan las uvas, Mateo?Do you like grapes, Mateo?
- MateoSí, las uvas me encantan.Yes, I love grapes.
- MaríaTengo uvas muy dulces aquí.I have very sweet grapes here.
- MateoGracias, María, voy a comer algunas.Thanks, María, I am going to eat some.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
