naranja
/naˈɾanxa/
The English phrase 'orange the fruit' is translated into Spanish as naranja.
The most common and widely understood way to say orange in Spanish is naranja.
Which one should you use?
The word naranja can refer to both the fruit and the color orange.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun naranja is feminine and is preceded by the feminine definite article la (e.g., la naranja).
How do you pronounce it?
/naˈɾanxa/
Did you know?
- In Spain, the 'orange blossom' or azahar is culturally prized for its scent and is traditionally woven into bridal bouquets.
- The root of naranja can be traced back as far as Proto-Dravidian and Proto-Austroasiatic languages of Southern Asia.
- Although they look similar, the Spanish word naranja is not related to the Catalan word taronja. The Catalan word is actually a close relative of the Spanish word toronja, which refers to a grapefruit.
Examples in context
- Para el postre, me gustaría una naranja, por favor.For dessert, I would like an orange, please.
- Las mandarinas son más pequeñas que las naranjas.Tangerines are smaller than oranges.
- El jugo de naranjaOrange juice
- Quiero un zumo de naranja.I want an orange juice.
- La naranja está muy dulce.The orange is very sweet.
- Necesito comprar una naranja.I need to buy an orange.
- ¿Quieres un zumo de naranja?Do you want an orange juice?
Example conversation
Mateo and María are in the kitchen preparing breakfast.
- MateoMaría, ¿hay alguna naranja en la cocina?María, is there an orange in the kitchen?
- MaríaSí, hay una naranja fresca en la mesa.Yes, there is a fresh orange on the table.
- MateoPerfecto, voy a cortarla para ti.Perfect, I am going to cut it for you.
- MaríaMuchas gracias, Mateo.Thank you very much, Mateo.
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.
