caqui
/ˈkaki/masculine
The English word "persimmon" is translated into Spanish as caqui. Wiktionary also lists kaki and persimón.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| caqui | /ˈkaki/ | masculine |
| kaki | /ˈkaki/ | masculine |
| persimón | /peɾsimon/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| persimonio | /peɾsimonjo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| pérsimo | /peɾsimo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| placaminero | /plakamineɾo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
The term refers to the edible fruit of the persimmon tree. caqui is the most common and standard term used across the Spanish-speaking world.
Which one should you use?
The different forms available are caqui, kaki, persimón, persimonio, pérsimo and placaminero.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Basque Country, Catalonia and Galicia, the form kaki is used. In the Dominican Republic, the form caquí is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms of this word are masculine nouns. The plural form of caqui is caquis.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkaki/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word caqui is a rare example of a word that entered the language twice from two different sources: once from Japanese for the fruit and once from English for the fabric color.
- The fruit caqui is so culturally linked to November in Spain that it is often treated as a festive seasonal marker similar to how pumpkins are used in English-speaking cultures.
- Spanish speakers use the word caqui to describe a very specific shade of orange-yellow that is distinct from a generic 'orange'.
Examples in context
- Me encantan los caquis.I love persimmons.
- Los caquis son dulces y jugosos.Persimmons are sweet and juicy.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar caquis?Where can I find persimmons?
- El caqui está muy dulce.The persimmon is very sweet.
- Compré un caqui en el mercado.I bought a persimmon at the market.
- Este caqui es de color naranja.This persimmon is orange in color.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are in the kitchen looking at fruit.
- Mateo¿Quieres probar este caqui?Do you want to try this persimmon?
- LucíaSí, gracias, Mateo.Yes, thank you, Mateo.
- MateoEs un caqui muy maduro.It is a very ripe persimmon.
- LucíaMe encanta su sabor.I love its flavor.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “persimmon” translations and entries caqui, kaki, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caqui, CC BY-SA 4.0.
