azufaifa
/aθuˈfaifa/feminine
The English word "jujube" can be translated into Spanish as azufaifa or jínjol.
Meaning: Ziziphus jujuba fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| azufaifa | /aθuˈfaifa/ /asuˈfaifa/ |
feminine |
| jínjol | /ˈxinxol/ |
Both terms refer to the fruit of the Ziziphus jujuba plant.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word azufaifa is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/aθuˈfaifa/
Did you know?
- The term azufaifa is a linguistic traveler that migrated from Ancient Greek to Syriac, then to Arabic, before finally settling into the Spanish language.
- The presence of both azufaifa and jínjol in Spanish is a linguistic fossil of the different routes trade and migration took across the Iberian Peninsula.
- While azufaifa entered the language through Arabic, the alternative term jínjol was adopted into Spanish from Catalan.
Examples in context
- La producción mundial de jujuba ha aumentado en los últimos años.The global production of jujube has increased in recent years.
- El azufaifo es conocido por sus propiedades antioxidantes.Jujube is known for its antioxidant properties.
- ¿Has probado alguna vez una azofaifa? ¡Son deliciosas!Have you ever tried a jujube? They are delicious!
- En mi pueblo, siempre se disfrutan los dulces de jiñolero en las fiestas.In my town, we always enjoy jujube candies during celebrations.
- La azufaifa es muy dulce.The jujube is very sweet.
- ¿Prefieres la azufaifa fresca o seca?Do you prefer fresh or dried jujube?
- Compré una azufaifa en el mercado.I bought a jujube at the market.
Example conversation
Javier and María are visiting a local food market.
- JavierMira María, venden azufaifa fresca aquí.Look María, they are selling fresh jujube here.
- MaríaNo la conocía, ¿a qué sabe?I didn't know it, what does it taste like?
- JavierLa azufaifa tiene un sabor parecido a la manzana.The jujube has a taste similar to an apple.
- MaríaEntonces vamos a comprar algunas.In that case, let's buy some.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jujube” translations and entries azufaifa, jínjol, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries azufaifa, jínjol, CC BY-SA 4.0.
