el dátil
/el datil/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the fruit date is el dátil.
The word dátil refers to the sweet, edible fruit of the date palm tree. It is a masculine noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of el dátil is los dátiles. Note that when using the plural form, the word requires an accent mark on the first 'a'.
Did you know?
- The word dátil is a linguistic relative of the word dactiloscopia, which is the Spanish term for 'fingerprinting'.
- Even though the fruit is often associated with Middle Eastern cuisine, the word dátil is not an Arabic loanword, despite many people assuming so due to the fruit's origins.
- While English uses 'date' for both the fruit and a romantic encounter, Spanish uses two entirely different words: el dátil for the fruit and la cita for the meeting.
Examples in context
- Me encanta comer dátiles.I love eating dates.
- El dátil es muy dulce.The date is very sweet.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are snacking on dried fruits.
- ElenaAlejandro, ¿has probado el dátil?Alejandro, have you tried the date?
- AlejandroSí, Elena, me encanta su sabor.Yes, Elena, I love its flavor.
- ElenaEs el fruto más dulce de aquí.It is the sweetest fruit here.
- AlejandroTienes razón, es delicioso.You are right, it is delicious.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
