nectarina
/neɡtaˈɾina/feminine
The Spanish word for nectarine is nectarina.
nectarina refers to the fruit known as a nectarine.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions of Argentina, the informal term pelón is used to describe a nectarine.
How do you pronounce it?
/neɡtaˈɾina/
Did you know?
- In some parts of Latin America, if you ask for a pelón, the vendor might hand you a stone fruit, but if you use the word to describe a child, you might be teasing them for having no hair.
- The word nectarina shares the same root as the English 'nectar', both stemming from the Greek word for the drink of the gods.
- In some Spanish-speaking markets, people may use the term durazno pelón to distinguish a nectarine from a durazno, which is a peach.
Examples in context
- ¿Quieres probar un chabacano? Para muchos, es como una nectarina.Do you want to try an apricot? For many, it's like a nectarine.
- Me encanta comer paraguayos en veranoI love eating nectarines in the summer
- Me encanta el dulce sabor de los paraguayos en verano.I love the sweet taste of nectarines in the summer.
- La nectarina está muy dulce.The nectarine is very sweet.
- Compré una nectarina en el mercado.I bought a nectarine at the market.
- ¿Quieres una nectarina fresca?Do you want a fresh nectarine?
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are in the kitchen during breakfast.
- JavierSofía, ¿quieres esta nectarina?Sofía, do you want this nectarine?
- SofíaSí, gracias, Javier.Yes, thanks, Javier.
- JavierLa nectarina se ve deliciosa.The nectarine looks delicious.
- SofíaEs mi fruta favorita.It is my favorite fruit.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nectarine” translations and entries nectarina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nectarina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
