nueces y semillas
/nweθes i semiʝas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "nuts and seeds" is translated into Spanish as nueces y semillas.
nueces y semillas is a literal way to describe edible kernels from nuts and the seeds of various plants. In a culinary or grocery context, you will more commonly encounter the term frutos secos to refer to the general category of nuts.
Which one should you use?
While nueces y semillas is a literal translation of the English phrase, the more common way to refer to the category of 'nuts' in a culinary or grocery context is frutos secos. Additionally, the term frutas secas is an informal way to refer to nuts and seeds, though it literally means "dried fruits".
How do you pronounce it?
/nweθes i semiʝas/
Did you know?
- In some countries, asking for nueces will result in receiving only walnuts, whereas in others it serves as a generic term for all nuts.
- In Spain, the word pipas is used instead of semillas when referring to sunflower seeds, particularly those eaten as a snack.
- While frutos secos means 'dry fruits', it refers to nuts and seeds. To describe actually dehydrated fruits like raisins, Spanish uses the specific term frutas desecadas.
Examples in context
- Perros calientes, nueces y semillas, trozos de carne o queso, uvas enteras, caramelos pegajosos o pegajosos, palomitas de maíz, trozos de mantequilla de maní, verduras crudas, pasas, goma de mascar y malvaviscos son peligros conocidos de asfixia para los niños.Hot dogs, nuts and seeds, chunks of meat or cheese, whole grapes, hard/gooey or sticky candy, popcorn, chunks of peanut butter, raw vegetables, raisins, chewing gum, and marshmallows are known choking hazards for children.This sentence shows nueces y semillas used in a list of potential choking hazards for children.Tatoeba #6582609 by Eccles17, translation #6582607 by Eccles17
- ¿Me puedes dar una bolsa de frutos secos?Can you give me a bag of mixed nuts?
- En mi dieta, incluyo semillas y frutos secosIn my diet, I include seeds and nuts
- Me gustaría comprar algunas frutas secasI would like to buy some nuts and seeds
- ¿Puedes recomendarme una tienda que venda semillas y frutos secos a granel?Can you recommend a store that sells seeds and nuts in bulk?
- Me gustan las nueces y semillas con el yogur.I like nuts and seeds with yogurt.
- Compré un mix de nueces y semillas para el camino.I bought a mix of nuts and seeds for the road.
Example conversation
Mateo and Maria are preparing a snack together.
- MateoMaría, ¿podemos comprar nueces y semillas?Maria, can we buy nuts and seeds?
- MaríaSí, Mateo, son muy saludables.Yes, Mateo, they are very healthy.
- MateoQuiero mezclarlas con fruta seca.I want to mix them with dried fruit.
- MaríaEs una buena idea, vamos a la tienda.That is a good idea, let's go to the store.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
