ciruela pasa
/θiˌɾwela ˈpasa/feminine
The English word 'prune' (referring to the dried fruit) is translated into Spanish as ciruela pasa. Wiktionary also lists pruna seca and guindón.
Meaning: dried plum (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ciruela pasa | /θiˌɾwela ˈpasa/ /siˌɾwela ˈpasa/ |
feminine |
| pruna seca | /pɾuna seka/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| guindón | /ɡindon/ (from spelling rules) | Peru, masculine |
The terms provided refer specifically to the dried fruit. If you wish to express the action of cutting down, shortening or trimming a tree or shrub, the related verb podar should be used.
Which one should you use?
Use ciruela pasa specifically when referring to the dried fruit, whereas ciruela refers to the fresh fruit.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Peru, the masculine noun guindón is used to refer to a dried plum or prune. In Latin America, the phrase poda de formación is used to describe pruning techniques aimed at shaping or training plants.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The forms ciruela pasa and pruna seca are feminine nouns. The form guindón is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/θiˌɾwela ˈpasa/
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Examples in context
- Es importante podar los árboles frutales regularmente para promover su crecimiento.It's important to prune fruit trees regularly to promote their growth.
- Debes recortar las ramas secas para mantener saludables tus arbustos ornamentales.You should prune the dry branches to keep your ornamental bushes healthy.
- Voy a cortar las ramas bajas de mi árbol de manzanas este fin de semana.I'm going to prune the lower branches of my apple tree this weekend.
- Hoy me dedicaré a la poda de mis rosales para que florezcan mejor.Today, I'll be pruning my rosebushes so they can bloom better.
- Compré una ciruela pasa para el postre.I bought a prune for dessert.
- ¿Quieres una ciruela pasa?Do you want a prune?
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are preparing a dessert together.
- DanielLucía, ¿tenemos ciruela pasa para el postre?Lucía, do we have prunes for the dessert?
- LucíaSí, hay un paquete en la alacena.Yes, there is a package in the pantry.
- DanielPerfecto, voy a picar un poco ahora.Perfect, I am going to chop some now.
- LucíaEstá bien, Daniel, yo te ayudo.That's fine, Daniel, I will help you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “prune” translations and entries ciruela pasa, 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 ciruela, pasa, pruna, CC BY-SA 4.0.
