frutos secos variados
/fɾutos sekos baɾjados/from spelling rules
The English phrase "mixed nuts" is translated into Spanish as frutos secos variados.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, you may use nueces mixtas to refer to mixed nuts.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because frutos is masculine and plural, the adjectives secos and variados must also be in the masculine plural form.
Did you know?
- In many Latin American countries, a snack mix of nuts and seeds is called botana or piqueo instead of using the word for 'mixed'. These terms actually refer to the act of snacking or 'picking' at food.
- If you ask for nueces in a bakery or market, you might only receive walnuts, as nuez specifically refers to the walnut in many regions.
- The term frutos secos is used broadly enough to include items like raisins and dried apricots, which are not nuts at all.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar frutos secos mixtos de alta calidad?Where can I find high-quality mixed nuts?
- Voy a preparar una mezcla de frutos secos para la fiesta.I am going to prepare a mixed nuts snack for the party.
- Compré frutos secos variados para la fiesta.I bought mixed nuts for the party.
- Este plato tiene frutos secos variados.This dish has mixed nuts.
- Prefiero los frutos secos variados sin sal.I prefer mixed nuts without salt.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are preparing snacks for a party.
- AlejandroLucía, ¿tenemos frutos secos variados para los invitados?Lucía, do we have mixed nuts for the guests?
- LucíaNo, no quedan en la despensa.No, there are none left in the pantry.
- AlejandroEntonces iré a la tienda a comprar unos.Then I will go to the store to buy some.
- LucíaPerfecto, trae una bolsa grande, por favor.Perfect, bring a large bag, please.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
