pomelo rosado
/pomelo ɾosado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pink grapefruit" is translated into Spanish as pomelo rosado.
The phrase refers to a variety of grapefruit characterized by its pinkish-red flesh.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pomelo (grapefruit) and rosado (pink).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term toronja is the most common way to refer to grapefruit. In Argentina, pomelo is widely understood and used. In Colombia, both pomelo and toronja are used interchangeably.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "pink grapefruits", both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s, resulting in pomelos rosados. You can also use the adjective rosa instead of rosado to mean the same thing, as in pomelo rosa.
How do you pronounce it?
/pomelo ɾosado/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word pomelo actually comes from the English word 'pomelo', which was borrowed from the Dutch 'pompelmoes'.
- While rosado describes the color, it can also be used in Spanish to describe a specific type of sparkling rosé wine.
- In certain Caribbean contexts, toronja can refer specifically to the fruit, while pomelo might refer to a different, larger citrus relative.
Examples in context
- ¿Podrías traer pomelo rosa para la reunión mañana?Could you bring pink grapefruit for the meeting tomorrow?
- ¿Trajiste pomelo rosado para hacer el jugo?Did you bring pink grapefruit to make juice?
- No, solo encontré toronjas rosadas en el mercado.No, I only found pink grapefruits at the market.
- Me gusta el jugo de pomelo rosado.I like pink grapefruit juice.
- ¿Tienes pomelo rosado en la cocina?Do you have pink grapefruit in the kitchen?
- Compré un pomelo rosado para el desayuno.I bought a pink grapefruit for breakfast.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are in the grocery store.
- LucíaMateo, ¿podemos comprar un pomelo rosado?Mateo, can we buy a pink grapefruit?
- MateoSí, Lucía, me parece una buena idea.Yes, Lucía, I think that is a good idea.
- LucíaBusca uno que sea muy jugoso.Look for one that is very juicy.
- MateoEstá bien, lo voy a buscar.Alright, I will look for it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pomelo, rosado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
