fresa
standard, everyday
In Colombia strawberry is fresa. The word frutilla is used in Argentina and Chile.
Meaning: red berry (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| fresa | standard, everyday |
| frutilla | other regions |
Fresa is used for the fruit, the flavor and the juice, as in jugo de fresa or helado de fresa. It is feminine, so you say la fresa. Strawberries with cream, fresas con crema, are a popular treat in Colombia.
Did you know?
- In Mexico fresa is also slang for a posh or trendy person.
Examples in context
- Quiero un helado de fresa.I want a strawberry ice cream.
- Las fresas están muy dulces.The strawberries are very sweet.
- Me gusta el jugo de fresa.I like strawberry juice.
Example conversation
A couple stops at a fruit stand in Bogotá.
- Marcela¿Cuánto vale el cajón de fresas?How much is the box of strawberries?
- VendedorOcho mil pesos.Eight thousand pesos.
- MarcelaDeme uno, por favor.Give me one, please.
