cerezas ácidas
/θeɾeθas aθidas/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the English phrase "tart cherries" is translated as cerezas ácidas.
This phrase refers to cherries that possess a sharp, sour taste rather than a sweet one.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cerezas, meaning cherries and ácidas, meaning sour or acidic.
Which one should you use?
While cerezas ácidas is the standard term, you may encounter cerezas agrias as a regional variation to convey the same meaning. To contrast these with sweet cherries, you would use cerezas dulces.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term guindas is used informally to refer to tart cherries.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase follows Spanish gender and number agreement. If you are referring to a single tart cherry, use the singular form cereza ácida.
How do you pronounce it?
/θeɾeθas aθidas/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, guinda can be used metaphorically to describe something that is the final touch or the 'cherry on top' of a situation.
- In Spain, tart cherries are the base for aguardiente de guindas, a traditional liqueur typically served as a digestive after a meal.
- The adjective agria used in cerezas agrias is the same word used to describe a sour face or a bad mood in Spanish.
Examples in context
- Debemos importar más cerezas ácidas de alta calidad.We should import more high-quality tart cherries.
- Me encanta comer guindas, especialmente en verano.I love eating tart cherries, especially in summer.
- Necesito cerezas ácidas para hacer el pastel.I need tart cherries to make the pie.
- Prefiero las cerezas ácidas para hacer el pastel.I prefer tart cherries for making the cake.
- Estas cerezas ácidas son perfectas para la mermelada.These tart cherries are perfect for the jam.
- No me gustan las cerezas ácidas en el yogur.I don't like tart cherries in the yogurt.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are shopping for ingredients at a market.
- Javier¿Necesitas cerezas ácidas para la receta?Do you need tart cherries for the recipe?
- LucíaSí, Javier, busco cerezas ácidas para la tarta.Yes, Javier, I'm looking for tart cherries for the tart.
- JavierMira, estas cerezas ácidas se ven muy frescas.Look, these tart cherries look very fresh.
- LucíaTienes razón, las compraré ahora mismo.You are right, I will buy them right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
