naranjas
/naˈɾanxas/
The English word "oranges" is translated into Spanish as naranjas.
naranjas refers to the plural form of the round, orange citrus fruit. The word naranja is also used to describe the color orange.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of naranjas is la naranja (the orange).
How do you pronounce it?
/naˈɾanxas/
Did you know?
- The orange tree, el naranjo, has its own distinct noun in Spanish, separate from the fruit la naranja.
- While naranja is the color orange, the Spanish word for the fruit's juice is zumo in Spain but jugo in Latin America.
- If you are describing a person's hair as 'naranja', it can sound more like you are describing a bright, artificial paint color rather than natural 'pelirrojo' or red hair.
Examples in context
- Me gustan las naranjas.I like oranges.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal preference for naranjas.Tatoeba #13478803 by Seael, translation #6925108 by CK
- ¿Le gustan las naranjas?Does she like oranges?This sentence is useful for asking if she likes naranjas.Tatoeba #534048 by Shishir, translation #410534 by CK
- ¿Te gustan las naranjas?Do you like oranges?This sentence is useful for asking if you like naranjas.Tatoeba #711408 by Shishir, translation #711406 by Shishir
- 72 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and María are making breakfast in the kitchen.
- JavierMaría, ¿hay naranjas en la cocina?María, are there any oranges in the kitchen?
- MaríaSí, hay un par de naranjas en la mesa.Yes, there are a couple of oranges on the table.
- JavierPerfecto, voy a cortarlas ahora.Perfect, I am going to cut them now.
- MaríaQué rico, gracias Javier.How delicious, thanks Javier.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry naranjas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
