lima verde
/lima beɾde/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for green lime is lima verde.
The phrase refers specifically to a lime fruit that is green in color. In many Spanish-speaking regions, the word limón is used generically to refer to both lemons and limes, whereas lima specifically refers to the lime fruit.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may encounter the variations limón mexicano or limón agrio to refer to a green lime. In the Caribbean, the variation limón sutil is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural, both the noun and the adjective must be pluralized, resulting in limas verdes for green limes.
How do you pronounce it?
/lima beɾde/
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'lime' to refer to a specific fruit, the Spanish word lima is also the name of a metalworking tool used for smoothing surfaces.
- In Spanish, lima can also be the name of the capital city of Peru, though it is capitalized as Lima.
- The Spanish word lima entered the language via Andalusian Arabic, which borrowed it from the wider Arabic word laymūn for lemons and limes.
Examples in context
- En la receta se necesita añadir limón verde para darle un toque de frescura.In the recipe, you need to add green lime to give it a touch of freshness.
- Por favor, podrías traerme una bebida con lima verde.Please, could you bring me a drink with green lime.
- Necesito una lima verde para la bebida.I need a green lime for the drink.
- Esa lima verde se ve muy fresca.That green lime looks very fresh.
- ¿Tienes una lima verde en la cocina?Do you have a green lime in the kitchen?
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are preparing drinks in the kitchen.
- MateoElena, ¿tienes una lima verde?Elena, do you have a green lime?
- ElenaSí, hay una lima verde aquí.Yes, there is a green lime here.
- MateoPerfecto, gracias por la lima verde.Perfect, thanks for the green lime.
- ElenaDe nada, Mateo.You're welcome, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lima, verde, CC BY-SA 4.0.
