duraznos
everyday, Mexico
Mexicans say duraznos for peaches. Melocotones is the word used in Spain and is understood in Mexico, but it sounds foreign there.
Meaning: peaches (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| duraznos | everyday, Mexico |
| melocotones | Spain |
The singular is durazno, and the tree is el duraznero. Canned peaches are duraznos en almíbar.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Spain says melocotón, while Mexico and most of Latin America use durazno. In some Andean countries durazno is also standard.
How do you pronounce it?
Durazno is said "doo-RAHS-no".
Did you know?
- The Spanish word melocotón comes from Latin malum cotoneum, while durazno comes from a Latin word meaning "hard berry", duracinus.
Examples in context
- Quiero dos duraznos.I want two peaches.
- El durazno está maduro.The peach is ripe.
- Compré duraznos en el mercado.I bought peaches at the market.
Example conversation
A shopper and a fruit seller talk at a market in Morelia.
- Clienta¿A cómo están los duraznos?How much are the peaches?
- VendedorA treinta el kilo.Thirty pesos a kilo.
- ClientaDeme un kilo, por favor.Give me a kilo, please.
