melón
/meˈlon/masculine
The Spanish word for melon is melón.
The word melón refers to the fruit. In Spain, you may see the specific variety known as el melón piel de sapo, which translates to toad-skin melon.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term el melón piel de sapo is used specifically in Spain to refer to a certain variety of melon.
How does it change in a sentence?
melón is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/meˈlon/
Did you know?
- Calling someone a melón in Spain is a lighthearted way to call them silly or slow-witted. It is generally used as a friendly tease rather than a harsh insult.
- The Greek origin of the word, mēlopépōn, actually combines the words for 'apple' and 'cucumber'.
- The phrase está como un melón can be used colloquially in some dialects to describe something that is very round or plump.
Examples in context
- Hay un melón sobre la mesa.There is a melon on the table.This sentence shows the location of a melón.Tatoeba #549257 by Shishir, translation #379048 by MUIRIEL
- Este tipo de melón se llama cantalupo.This type of melon is called cantaloupe.This sentence identifies a specific type of melón.Tatoeba #3717573 by Seael, translation #12783567 by Tizon
- Esta calabaza huele a melón.This squash smells like melon.This sentence describes a smell associated with melón.Tatoeba #4483910 by mervert1, translation #4483909 by CK
- Me encanta la ensalada con melónI love the salad with melon.
- Vamos a comer patilla en la playaLet's eat watermelon at the beach.
- ¿Quieres probar un poco de melón?Do you want to try some melon?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are shopping at a fruit market.
- ElenaMira, este melón se ve muy dulce.Look, this melon looks very sweet.
- DanielTienes razón, Elena. Vamos a comprarlo.You are right, Elena. Let's buy it.
- Elena¿Quieres que corte el melón ahora?Do you want me to cut the melon now?
- DanielNo, Daniel prefiere comerlo más tarde.No, Daniel prefers to eat it later.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “melon” translations and entries melón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries melón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
