bayas
/baʝas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "berries" is translated into Spanish as bayas.
The term bayas is a formal term that specifically refers to berries. If you are referring to blackberries, you should use zarzamoras.
Which one should you use?
While bayas is the botanical term for berries, frutos rojos is a very common colloquial way to refer to berries in a culinary or grocery context.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, berries are generally referred to as frutos rojos or frutos del bosque. In Chile, berries can be described as frutas rojas.
How do you pronounce it?
/baʝas/
Did you know?
- In a botanical context, the word bayas is deceptively broad and can technically include watermelons or even bananas, as they follow the same scientific structure.
- The phrase frutos rojos is a culinary invention that translates to 'red fruits', even though many berries are actually blue, purple, or black.
- The word zarzamora for blackberry is linked to the concept of a 'bramble', referring to the prickly bushes where the fruit grows.
Examples in context
- Las bayas se pueden congelar.Berries can be frozen.This sentence is useful for describing how to freeze bayas.Tatoeba #5880762 by arh, translation #5878896 by CK
- Las bayas son ricas en minerales tales como el potasio.Berries are high in minerals such as potassium.This sentence is useful for noting that bayas are high in minerals.Tatoeba #1390073 by marcelostockle, translation #681481 by Source_VOA
- En este arroyo los osos lavan bayas antes de comérselas.Bears wash the berries in this stream before eating them.This sentence shows bears washing bayas in a stream.Tatoeba #3788552 by Seael, translation #10016250 by espamatics
- Me encanta el sabor de las frutas del bosque, especialmente las moras.I love the taste of berries, especially blackberries.
- Podemos usar bayas frescas para decorar el postre.We can use fresh berries to decorate the dessert.
- Recogí moras silvestres durante mi paseo por el bosque.I picked wild blackberries during my walk through the forest.
- Las zarzamoras son deliciosas para preparar mermelada casera.Blackberries are delicious for making homemade jam.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are shopping for fruit at a local market.
- JavierMira estas bayas rojas, se ven deliciosas.Look at these red berries, they look delicious.
- SofíaTienes razón, Javier. Vamos a comprar algunas.You are right, Javier. Let's buy some.
- Javier¿Prefieres estas bayas o las azules?Do you prefer these berries or the blue ones?
- SofíaMe gustan más las azules, Sofía prefiere esas.I like the blue ones more, Sofía prefers those.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
