pistacho
/pisˈtat͡ʃo/masculine
The English word pistachio is pistacho in Spanish. It is also spelled alfónsigo. Wiktionary also lists alfóncigo.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| pistacho | /pisˈtat͡ʃo/ | masculine |
| alfóncigo | /alˈfonθiɡo/ /alˈfonsiɡo/ |
masculine |
| alfónsigo | /alˈfonsiɡo/ | masculine, alternative form |
The term refers to the fruit.
Which one should you use?
While pistacho is the most common term, alfóncigo is a more specialized or archaic term for the same fruit.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun pistacho is used with the masculine definite article el, as in el pistacho.
How do you pronounce it?
/pisˈtatʃo/
Did you know?
- The term alfóncigo specifically preserves the Arabic definite article al- within the Spanish word itself.
- In Spanish, the word pistacho is used not only for the nut but also as a specific shade of pale green.
- Because alfóncigo is quite archaic, using it in a modern grocery store might actually confuse people, despite it being a technically correct term.
Examples in context
- Me gusta el pistacho con sal.I like the pistachio with salt.
- El helado de pistacho es delicioso.The pistachio ice cream is delicious.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are shopping for snacks.
- SofíaMira, venden pistacho tostado aquí.Look, they are selling roasted pistachios here.
- Javier¡Qué bien! Compra una bolsa, por favor.Great! Buy a bag, please.
- SofíaEstá muy caro el pistacho hoy.Pistachios are very expensive today.
- JavierNo importa, Javier quiere probarlos.It doesn't matter, Javier wants to try them.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pistachio” translations and entries pistacho, alfóncigo, alfónsigo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alfóncigo, pistacho, CC BY-SA 4.0.
