naranjo
/naˈɾanxo/masculine
The English phrase "orange tree" is naranjo in Spanish.
naranjo refers to a tree that produces oranges.
Meaning: tree that produces oranges (noun)
Which one should you use?
The word for the fruit, naranja, is feminine, whereas the word for the tree, naranjo, is masculine.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term naranjo is used to describe an orange tree.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of naranjo is naranjos.
How do you pronounce it?
/naˈɾanxo/
Did you know?
- The word naranja shares its linguistic roots with the Sanskrit word for 'orange', tracing a long historical path through Arabic into Spanish.
- The phrase azahar, which refers to the white blossom of the naranjo, is widely used in Spanish perfumes and weddings to symbolize purity.
- While naranjo refers to the tree, the word naranjal is used to describe an entire grove or orchard of these trees.
Examples in context
- Estoy plantando un naranjo.I am planting an orange tree.This sentence is useful for describing the action of planting a naranjo.Tatoeba #1686673 by Shishir, translation #1686671 by Amastan
- Esto es un naranjo.This is an orange tree.This sentence is useful for identifying what something is using naranjo.Tatoeba #7152003 by Adelpa, translation #7152076 by sapphrein
- Tenemos un naranjo.We have an orange tree.This sentence is useful for expressing possession of a naranjo.Tatoeba #10140895 by DJ_Saidez, translation #1766445 by CK
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are standing in a garden.
- Elena¿Viste el nuevo naranjo, Javier?Did you see the new orange tree, Javier?
- JavierSí, es un naranjo precioso.Yes, it is a beautiful orange tree.
- ElenaEspero que dé muchos frutos.I hope it gives many fruits.
- JavierSeguro que sí, Elena.I am sure it will, Elena.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “orange tree” translations and entries naranjo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries naranjo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
