rambután
/rambuˈtan/masculine
The English phrase rambutan is translated into Spanish as rambután. If unsure, use rambután. Wiktionary also lists mamón chino.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| rambután | /rambuˈtan/ | masculine |
| mamón chino | /mamon t͡ʃino/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
rambután is a masculine noun used to refer to the fruit.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, rambután is preceded by the masculine article el when referring to the fruit, as in el rambután.
How do you pronounce it?
/rambuˈtan/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, using mamón as a descriptor can be tricky because, in various slang contexts, it can be a mild insult meaning 'suck-up' or 'fool'.
- The Spanish word rambután is a loanword taken directly from Malay. It describes the fruit's appearance, as 'rambut' means 'hair' in the Malay language.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, you might hear people call this fruit mamón chino instead of its actual name.
Examples in context
- El rambután es muy dulce.The rambutan is very sweet.
- Compré un rambután en el mercado.I bought a rambutan at the market.
- ¿Te gusta el sabor del rambután?Do you like the taste of rambutan?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rambutan” translations and entries rambután, 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 chino, mamón, rambután, CC BY-SA 4.0.
