mango
/ˈmanɡo/masculine
The Spanish word for mango is mango. Wiktionary also lists manga.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| mango | /ˈmanɡo/ | masculine |
| manga | /ˈmanɡa/ | Bolivia, Eastern, feminine |
mango is the term used to refer to the fruit. It is widely understood and recognized in Spanish-speaking countries.
Which one should you use?
In standard Spanish, the masculine form mango is used to refer to the fruit.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Eastern regions of Bolivia, the feminine form manga is used. In some Latin American countries, such as Venezuela and Colombia, the term Mango criollo is used to specifically refer to a local or native variety of the fruit.
How does it change in a sentence?
The standard noun for the fruit is masculine, using mango.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmanɡo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers might mistakenly use the feminine form manga to refer to the fruit. However, in standard Spanish, manga actually refers to a sleeve or a hose/tube.
Did you know?
- The word mango can describe a person who is very attractive or 'well-built' in certain Caribbean dialects.
- In Spanish, the word mango refers to both the tropical fruit and the 'handle' of a tool.
- The Spanish word mango for the fruit is a global traveler that moved from Tamil to Malay and then through Portuguese before arriving in Spanish.
Examples in context
- Eso es un mango.That's a mango.This sentence is useful for identifying the fruit.Tatoeba #9518843 by hayastan, translation #9512305 by CK
- Quiero comer un mango.I want to eat a mango.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to eat a mango.Tatoeba #1287531 by marcelostockle, translation #1037573 by oscarguille
- Nunca he comido un mango.I have never eaten a mango before.This sentence is useful for stating a lack of experience eating a mango.Tatoeba #1045823 by marcelostockle, translation #321689 by CK
- 10 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are at a fruit market.
- Mateo¿Está maduro este mango?Is this mango ripe?
- LucíaSí, el mango está muy dulce.Yes, the mango is very sweet.
- MateoEntonces compraré un mango.Then I will buy a mango.
- LucíaYo también quiero un mango.I want a mango too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mango” translations and entries mango, manga, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries manga, mango, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
