fresa
standard
A strawberry in Venezuela is a fresa. A popular treat is fresas con crema, and a strawberry milkshake is a batido de fresa.
Meaning: red berry fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| fresa | standard |
| Fresas con crema | dessert |
| Batido de fresa | milkshake |
Fresa works for the fruit and the flavor, for example in ice cream or yogurt. The plural is fresas.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Chile and Argentina the word frutilla is used instead. In Venezuela fresa is the usual choice.
When do people say it?
Strawberries grow in the cool highlands of Venezuela, near towns like Colonia Tovar.
Did you know?
- Colonia Tovar, a town in the Venezuelan mountains, is well known for its strawberries and German heritage.
Examples in context
- Quiero helado de fresa.I want strawberry ice cream.
- Las fresas con crema están ricas.Strawberries and cream are delicious.
- Me encantan las fresas.I love strawberries.
Example conversation
Paula and her mother buy fruit after a trip to the mountains.
- PaulaMamá, ¿compramos fresas?Mom, shall we buy strawberries?
- MamáSí, para el postre.Yes, for dessert.
- PaulaCon crema, por favor.With cream, please.
