limas
/limas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "limes" is translated into Spanish as limas.
limas refers to the small, green citrus fruits characterized by a sour taste.
Which one should you use?
In Spanish, limas refers specifically to small green limes, whereas limones refers to yellow lemons.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you might hear lima or lima persa used to refer to limes. In Spain, the word limón is typically used to refer to both lemons and limes.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of limas is lima.
How do you pronounce it?
/limas/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word lima is also the name for a 'file', the metal tool used to smooth surfaces or shape fingernails.
- The word lima is used in the name of the Peruvian capital, 'Lima', though the city is not named after the fruit.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase limón is used in recipes to mean a lime, especially when referring to the 'lime' used in a classic margarita or ceviche.
Examples in context
- Los limones y las limas son frutas ácidas.Lemons and limes are acidic fruits.This sentence is useful for distinguishing between the two types of acidic fruits using limas.Tatoeba #1982660 by marcelostockle, translation #29485 by CK
- ¿Me puedes pasar un limón verde, por favor?Can you pass me a lime, please?
- ¿Y a mí me puedes pasar unos limones?And can you pass me some limes too?
- Las limas son necesarias para la receta.Limes are necessary for the recipe.
- Necesito comprar algunas limas en el mercado.I need to buy some limes at the market.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are preparing a drink in the kitchen.
- Javier¿Tenemos limas en el refrigerador?Do we have limes in the refrigerator?
- LucíaCreo que no quedan limas, Javier.I think there are no limes left, Javier.
- JavierEntonces iré a la tienda por limas.Then I will go to the store for limes.
- LucíaPerfecto, trae algunas limas frescas, por favor.Perfect, bring some fresh limes, please.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
