naranja
/naˈɾanxa/
The English phrase "orange fruit" is translated into Spanish as naranja.
naranja refers to the orange fruit.
Which one should you use?
The word naranja is used to refer to both the fruit and the color orange.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Colombia and Venezuela, mandarina can occasionally be used interchangeably with orange.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun naranja is feminine, so the definite article used is la instead of el.
How do you pronounce it?
/naˈɾanxa/
Did you know?
- The word naranja traveled across the globe before reaching Spain, originating from the Sanskrit word nāraṅga which meant 'orange tree'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the orange is associated with the 'orange blossom' or azahar, which is a traditional flower used in bridal bouquets.
Examples in context
- Me gusta el jugo de naranja.I like orange juice.
- La naranja está muy dulce.The orange is very sweet.
- Compré una naranja en el mercado.I bought an orange at the market.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are in the kitchen having breakfast.
- Javier¿Hay alguna naranja en la mesa?Is there an orange on the table?
- LucíaSí, Javier, la naranja está en el frutero.Yes, Javier, the orange is in the fruit bowl.
- JavierGracias, Lucía. Me encanta esta naranja.Thanks, Lucía. I love this orange.
- LucíaQué bueno que te guste.I'm glad you like it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry naranja, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries naranja, CC BY-SA 4.0.
