limón y lima
/limon i lima/from spelling rules
The phrase for "lemon and lime" in Spanish is limón y lima.
This phrase refers to two different types of citrus fruits: one yellow and one green. The word lima is used for the green citrus fruit (lime).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, limón verde is a variation for lime. Additionally, the term limón mexicano can be used to specify the type of lime used in Mexican cuisine.
Did you know?
- The word lima has a double meaning in Spanish. While it refers to a lime, it also means 'file', as in the metal tool used for smoothing surfaces.
- The word limón has a long journey from the Sanskrit word nimbū, traveling through Persian and Arabic before reaching Spanish.
- While lima refers to a fruit, it is also the name of the capital of Peru, though the city's name comes from a completely different root.
Examples in context
- ¿Me pasas el limón amarillo, por favor?Can you pass me the yellow lemon, please?
- Me gustaría una bebida con lima mexicana, por favor.I would like a drink with Mexican lime, please.
- Necesito limón y lima para la receta.I need lemon and lime for the recipe.
- ¿Prefieres limón y lima o solo naranja?Do you prefer lemon and lime or just orange?
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are preparing drinks in the kitchen.
- JavierSofía, ¿tenemos limón y lima?Sofía, do we have lemon and lime?
- SofíaSí, están en la cesta.Yes, they are in the basket.
- JavierPerfecto, voy a cortarlos ahora.Perfect, I am going to cut them now.
- SofíaUsa el limón y lima para el agua.Use the lemon and lime for the water.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lima, limón, y, CC BY-SA 4.0.
