jugo de ciruela
/xuɡo de θiɾwela/from spelling rules
Prune juice in Spanish is jugo de ciruela.
The phrase refers to a beverage made from the juice of dried plums.
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter jugo de ciruela deshidratada as an alternative way to describe the juice of dehydrated plums.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of Latin America, jugo de ciruela seca may be more commonly used than other variations to refer to prune juice.
How do you pronounce it?
/xuɡo de θiɾwela/
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, a speaker might say zumo de ciruela instead of jugo de ciruela, particularly in Spain.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, ciruela is not just a fruit but is used in savory stews and meats, making the idea of its juice less exclusively associated with health or digestion.
- The word ciruela originates from a Latin term meaning 'waxy plums'.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría un vaso de jugo de ciruela pasa, por favorI would like a glass of prune juice, please
- El jugo de ciruela es bueno para la digestión.Prune juice is good for digestion.
- Compré jugo de ciruela en el supermercado.I bought prune juice at the supermarket.
- No me gusta el sabor del jugo de ciruela.I don't like the taste of prune juice.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are shopping at a grocery store.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿podemos comprar jugo de ciruela?Alejandro, can we buy prune juice?
- AlejandroSí, María. ¿Dónde está el pasillo?Yes, María. Where is the aisle?
- MaríaEstá junto a los jugos de manzana.It is next to the apple juices.
- AlejandroPerfecto, voy a buscar el jugo de ciruela.Perfect, I am going to look for the prune juice.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ciruela, de, jugo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
