tamarindo
/tamaˈɾindo/masculine
The Spanish word for tamarind is tamarindo.
tamarindo refers to the fruit. You might see it used in food descriptions, such as un aguachile de camarón de tamarindo, which means a tamarind shrimp aguachile.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/tamaˈɾindo/
Did you know?
- In Mexico, the word tamarindo can refer to a police officer. This slang emerged because transit police used to wear brown uniforms, similar to the color of the fruit's pulp.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, tamarindo refers not just to the fruit but to a popular sweet candy made by mixing the pulp with sugar and chili powder.
- The flavor of tamarindo is so central to Mexican cuisine that it is often used as a savory glaze for meats, not just in desserts.
Examples in context
- Mi fruta favorita es el tamarindo.My favorite fruit is tamarind.Tatoeba #9159931 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9159933 by rafaeldejesus8199
- Me encanta el sabor del tamarindoI love the taste of tamarind
- Esta receta requiere dos cucharadas de pulpa de tamarindoThis recipe calls for two tablespoons of tamarind pulp
- ¡Vamos a comprar helado de tamarindo!Let's go buy tamarind ice cream!
- Añade una cucharadita de tamarindo en pasta a la salsaAdd a teaspoon of tamarind paste to the sauce
- Dame un poquito de tamarindito, por favorGive me a little bit of tamarind, please
- Preparé una bebida refrescante con tamarindo, limón y soda.I made a refreshing drink with tamarind, lemon, and soda.
- El chef utilizó pulpa de tamarindo para realzar el sabor de la salsa.The chef used tamarind pulp to enhance the flavor of the sauce.
- ¿Has probado los dulces de tamarindo? Son deliciosos.Have you tried tamarind candies? They are delicious.
- El tamarindo es muy ácido.The tamarind is very sour.
- Compré un tamarindo en el mercado.I bought a tamarind at the market.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are at a fruit stand.
- Alejandro¿Está dulce este tamarindo?Is this tamarind sweet?
- SofíaNo, es un poco agrio.No, it is a bit tart.
- AlejandroPrefiero el tamarindo cuando es maduro.I prefer tamarind when it is ripe.
- SofíaEntonces busca uno más grande.Then look for a bigger one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tamarind” translations and entries tamarindo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tamarindo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
