How to Say “Peach” in Mexican Spanish

By Jonathon Kym • Updated October 16, 2026

durazno

Mexico

In Mexico a peach is a durazno. The word melocotón is the one used in Spain, so a Mexican menu will almost always say durazno.

Meaning: soft fuzzy fruit (noun)

Ways to say it

“Peach” in Mexican
Mexican	Note
durazno	Mexico
Melocotón	Spain

You will see durazno in jugo de durazno, duraznos en almíbar and yogur de durazno. The tree is the duraznero.

Is it said differently in some regions?

Durazno is used across Latin America. Melocotón is mainly Spanish and may sound foreign in Mexico.

Did you know?

Zacatecas and Chihuahua are among the Mexican states known for growing peaches.

Examples in context

Quiero un jugo de durazno.
I want a peach juice.
Compré duraznos en el mercado.
I bought peaches at the market.
El durazno está bien maduro.
The peach is very ripe.

Example conversation

Estela picks fruit at a stall in Zacatecas.

Estela

¿Están dulces los duraznos?
Are the peaches sweet?
Vendedor

Sí, y muy maduros.
Yes, and very ripe.
Estela

Póngame un kilo.
Give me a kilo.

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About The Author

Jonathon Kym

Hola, I'm Jonathon, with an infectious fascination for the Mexican language and culture. My passion for words spills over into my writings, where I explore both traditional and colloquial Mexican phrases. I love distilling the essence of everyday words prised from the ordinary to the extraordinary, like 'avocado' and 'amber'. When not penning down these intriguing facets, you can find me exploring local Mexican cuisine or practicing 'Lucha Libre'. So, come and join me on this voyage into the beautiful quirks of the Mexican language. ¡Hasta la vista!

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