aceitunas
/aθeitunas/from spelling rules
The English phrase olives is translated into Spanish as aceitunas.
The term aceitunas refers to the fruit. You can use specific phrases to describe different varieties: Aceitunas Verdes for green olives, aceitunas negras for black olives and aceitunas sevillanas for Seville olives. If the olives have had the stone removed, they are called aceitunas deshuesadas.
What does it mean word for word?
The word aceitunas is derived from aceite, meaning oil, as it refers to the fruit that produces oil.
Which one should you use?
While aceitunas is the general term for the fruit, if you are referring specifically to stuffed olives, you should use aceitunas rellenas.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is aceituna, and the plural form is aceitunas.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /aθeitunas/.
Did you know?
- The term deshuesadas for pitted olives comes from the word hueso, which means 'bone'. To a Spanish speaker, the pit of an olive is metaphorically its bone.
- In Spanish, a person can be described as 'aceitunado' to describe a specific skin tone that is olive-colored. This is a common way to describe Mediterranean complexions.
- In many Spanish tapas bars, 'aceitunas' are served as a free 'aperitivo' to accompany your first drink. It is a cultural staple that is rarely charged for individually in that setting.
Examples in context
- ¿Me pasas las aceitunas?Can you pass me the olives?This sentence is useful for asking someone to pass the aceitunas.Tatoeba #5714141 by arh, translation #5707932 by halfdan
- No han comido aceitunas.They haven't eaten olives.This sentence is useful for noting that they have not eaten aceitunas.Tatoeba #10450915 by JSKabylie, translation #12830187 by Yepthatscool
- Tomás detesta las aceitunas.Tom hates olives.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for aceitunas.Tatoeba #4791976 by alegarvid, translation #2244679 by CK
- Me encantan las aceitunas en la ensaladaI love olives in the salad
- Voy a comprar aceitunas para el aperitivoI'm going to buy olives for the appetizer
- Prefiero las aceitunas rellenas de anchoasI prefer olives stuffed with anchovies
- Las aceitunas son un ingrediente fundamental en la cocina mediterráneaOlives are a fundamental ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine
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Example conversation
María and Alejandro are preparing a snack at home.
- María¿Quieres comer algunas aceitunas, Alejandro?Do you want to eat some olives, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, por favor, me encantan.Yes, please, I love them.
- MaríaVoy a buscar las aceitunas al refrigerador.I am going to get the olives from the refrigerator.
- AlejandroGracias, María, eres muy amable.Thank you, María, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
