uva
/ˈuba/feminine
The Spanish word for grape is uva. If unsure, use uva. Wiktionary also lists masvale.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| uva | /ˈuba/ | feminine |
| masvale | /masbale/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
The word refers to the fruit (noun).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In various Latin American countries, the diminutive uvita is used to mean 'little grape'.
How does it change in a sentence?
uva is a feminine noun. Because of this, the indefinite article 'a' must be the feminine una (una uva). The plural form of uva is uvas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈuba/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the phrase está como una uva is used to describe someone who looks healthy, plump and glowing.
- The word uva is inherited directly from the Latin ūva, maintaining the same basic form for over two millennia.
- While uva refers to the fruit, the word viña is used to describe the specific place where grapes are grown, or a 'vineyard'.
Examples in context
- Estamos bebiendo jugo de uva y banana.We are drinking grape-banana juice.This sentence shows how to use uva when talking about juice.Tatoeba #4426518 by Serafin, translation #4426049 by keegi
- Los caramelos de piña saben mejor que los de uva.The pineapple flavoured sweets taste better than the grape ones.This sentence compares different fruit flavours using uva.Tatoeba #2397077 by Shishir, translation #13858678 by araneo
- Ivo vio la uva.Ivo saw the grape.This sentence shows a simple use of uva as a direct object.Tatoeba #1618144 by alexmarcelo, translation #417804 by brauliobezerra
- Me gusta el sabor de las uvas rojasI like the taste of red grapes.
- Las uvas verdes son muy refrescantes en veranoGreen grapes are very refreshing in the summer.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are sharing a fruit platter.
- ElenaMira, esta uva se ve muy dulce.Look, this grape looks very sweet.
- AlejandroTienes razón, pruébala ahora.You are right, taste it now.
- Elena¡Qué rica está la uva!How tasty the grape is!
- AlejandroMe alegra que te guste.I am glad that you like it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grape” translations and entries uva, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries uva, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
