kiwi
/ˈkiwi/masculine
The Spanish word for the bird kiwi is kiwi. Wiktionary also lists kivi (nonetymological).
Meaning: bird (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| kiwi | /ˈkiwi/ | masculine |
| kivi (nonetymological) | masculine |
Which one should you use?
You may occasionally encounter kivi, though this is a nonetymological form.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkiwi/
Did you know?
- The word kiwi entered the Spanish vocabulary as a loanword from English, which had previously borrowed it from the Māori language of New Zealand.
- In Spanish, referring to a person from New Zealand as a kiwi is understood by those familiar with English, but it is not a native Spanish idiom.
Examples in context
- Soy alérgico al kiwi.I am allergic to kiwi.This sentence is useful for expressing an allergy to kiwi.Tatoeba #8605556 by User87977, translation #8775529 by User87977
- ¿No has comido nunca un kiwi?Have you never eaten a kiwi fruit?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has eaten a kiwi.Tatoeba #2686443 by Shishir, translation #2686400 by Joseph
- El kiwi es una fruta y un ave.Kiwi is a fruit and a bird.This sentence is useful for clarifying that kiwi refers to both a fruit and a bird.Tatoeba #13568192 by Seael, translation #13564009 by rul
- Para el postre, ofrecieron kiwi fresco y jugoso.For dessert, they offered fresh and juicy kiwi.
- Encontré unas naranjas de los bosques muy deliciosas en la tienda. Son como pequeños kiwis.I found some delicious forest oranges at the store. They are like little kiwis.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a nature book in a library.
- DanielMira este kiwi en el libro.Look at this kiwi in the book.
- María¿Es ese un kiwi de Nueva Zelanda?Is that a kiwi from New Zealand?
- DanielSí, el kiwi es un ave muy pequeña.Yes, the kiwi is a very small bird.
- MaríaEs un animal muy interesante, Daniel.It is a very interesting animal, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kiwi” translations and entries kiwi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kiwi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
