dátiles medjool
/datiles medxool/from spelling rules
The English phrase "medjool dates" is translated into Spanish as dátiles medjool.
This phrase refers to a large, sweet variety of the date fruit from the date palm tree.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is dátil medjool. Because the noun dátiles is masculine and plural, any accompanying adjectives must also be masculine and plural.
Did you know?
- The word dátil shares a linguistic root with the English word 'digit' because both refer to something shaped like a finger.
- In some Mediterranean-influenced markets in Spain, you might see them grouped with 'frutos secos', a term that literally means 'dry fruits' but is used for what English speakers call 'nuts'.
- In traditional Spanish confectionery, dátiles are often stuffed with almonds or walnuts and served as 'tapas' or appetizers.
Examples in context
- Me gustan mucho los dátiles medjool.I really like medjool dates.
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar dátiles medjool?Where can I buy medjool dates?
- Estos dátiles medjool son muy dulces.These medjool dates are very sweet.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are shopping at a local fruit market.
- AlejandroLucía, ¿viste los dátiles medjool por aquí?Lucía, did you see the medjool dates around here?
- LucíaSí, están en la sección de frutas secas.Yes, they are in the dried fruit section.
- AlejandroPerfecto, quiero llevar un paquete para la cena.Perfect, I want to take a package for dinner.
- LucíaSon una excelente elección, Alejandro.They are an excellent choice, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
