naranja
/naˈɾanxa/
The English phrase "the fruit orange" is naranja in Spanish.
naranja refers to the fruit orange. Note that in some regions, china can also refer to a tangerine.
Which one should you use?
The word naranja is used for both the fruit and the color orange.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, naranja is the standard term for orange.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because naranja is a feminine noun, the definite article must be la (as in la naranja).
How do you pronounce it?
/naˈɾanxa/
Did you know?
- The word naranja traveled an immense distance to reach Spanish, originating in the Sanskrit word nāraṅga from ancient India.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word naranja is used for the color, but the word anaranjado is often used to describe something that is 'orange-colored'.
- In certain culinary contexts in Spain, naranja amarga refers to the bitter orange used for marmalades, which is distinct from the sweet naranja dulce.
Examples in context
- Me gusta comer naranja en el desayuno.I like to eat orange for breakfast.
- ¿Podría traerme un jugo de naranja, por favor?Could you bring me an orange juice, please?
- Me gusta el zumo de naranja.I like orange juice.
- La naranja es muy dulce.The orange is very sweet.
- ¿Quieres comer una naranja?Do you want to eat an orange?
- Compré una naranja en el mercado.I bought an orange at the market.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are in the kitchen preparing breakfast.
- Lucía¿Hay alguna naranja en la cocina?Is there an orange in the kitchen?
- MateoSí, hay una naranja sobre la mesa.Yes, there is an orange on the table.
- LucíaPerfecto, voy a cortarla.Perfect, I am going to cut it.
- MateoGracias, Lucía.Thanks, Lucía.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry naranja, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries naranja, CC BY-SA 4.0.
