mora
/ˈmoɾa/
The Spanish word mora means blackberry.
mora refers to a small, dark edible berry that grows on a bramble.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of mora is moras, which is used to refer to blackberries.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmoɾa/
Did you know?
- The word mora is a homonym with three distinct meanings: a blackberry, a female Moor, and a legal term for a delay in payment.
- The Spanish word mora for the berry is thought to have originated from the Ancient Greek word móron.
- While mora means blackberry, the word for mulberry is mora blanca or mora negra depending on the variety.
Examples in context
- El consumo de mora ha aumentado significativamente en los últimos añosThe consumption of mora has increased significantly in recent years.
- Me gusta comer moras con yogur.I like to eat blackberries with yogurt.
- Compré una mora en el mercado.I bought a blackberry at the market.
- Manché mi camisa con la mora.I stained my shirt with the blackberry.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are having breakfast in the kitchen.
- Mateo¿Quieres una mora, María?Do you want a blackberry, María?
- MaríaSí, gracias, Mateo.Yes, thank you, Mateo.
- MateoEsta mora es de buena calidad.This blackberry is high quality.
- MaríaEs verdad, está deliciosa.It's true, it is delicious.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry mora, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mora, CC BY-SA 4.0.
