frutas
/fɾutas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "fruits" is translated into Spanish as frutas.
frutas is the standard way to refer to a variety of different kinds of fruit.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form fruta is used when referring to fruit as a general category or a type of fruit, whereas frutas is used for multiple types or individual pieces.
How do you pronounce it?
/fɾutas/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, people use the word verduras to cover almost any plant-based food that is not a sweet fruit, even if it is botanically a fruit.
- The term frutilla is used for 'strawberry' in many parts of the Southern Cone, such as Argentina and Chile, whereas most other Spanish speakers use fresa.
- The Spanish word fruta shares a root with the English word 'fruit', but it also links to the word fruición, which means 'enjoyment' or 'delight'.
Examples in context
- La manzana es roja y deliciosa.The apple is red and delicious.
- El plátano está maduro.The banana is ripe.
- Compré tres naranjas en el mercado.I bought three oranges at the market.
- El mango jugoso está delicioso.The juicy mango is delicious.
- Las uvas verdes son refrescantes.The green grapes are refreshing.
- Me gustan mucho las frutas tropicales.I really like tropical fruits.
- Debes comer más frutas cada día.You should eat more fruits every day.
- Las frutas están en la cocina.The fruits are in the kitchen.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are shopping at a local market.
- Elena¿Quieres comprar algunas frutas, Mateo?Do you want to buy some fruits, Mateo?
- MateoSí, quiero comprar fresas y uvas.Yes, I want to buy strawberries and grapes.
- ElenaEstas frutas se ven muy frescas.These fruits look very fresh.
- MateoTienes razón, vamos a llevarlas.You are right, let's take them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
