frutos secos
/fɾutos sekos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'tree nuts' is translated into Spanish as frutos secos.
The term frutos secos is used to describe edible kernels from trees, such as almonds or walnuts, which are often sold in a dried state. While it is the standard term for tree nuts, it is also used broadly to include many types of dried edible kernels.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'dried fruits'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word nueces is specifically used to refer to walnuts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is typically used in the plural form frutos secos when referring to the category of nuts in general. The singular form is fruto seco.
Did you know?
- Although frutos secos means 'dried fruits', Spanish speakers distinguish them from fruta deshidratada, which refers to dried fleshy fruits like raisins or dried apricots.
- Spanish uses the word fruto (fruit) for the nut because, botanically, a nut is a dry fruit that does not split open upon ripening.
- In Spain, if you ask for nueces, you will receive walnuts specifically, but in many Latin American countries, this word serves as the general name for all types of nuts.
Examples in context
- Me encanta comer frutos secos como las almendras y las nueces.I love eating tree nuts like almonds and walnuts.
- Me gustan los frutos secos con yogur.I like tree nuts with yogurt.
- Compré una mezcla de frutos secos.I bought a mix of tree nuts.
- Los frutos secos son saludables.Tree nuts are healthy.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are shopping in a supermarket.
- Sofía¿Quieres comprar algunos frutos secos?Do you want to buy some tree nuts?
- DanielSí, por favor, busca nueces.Yes, please, look for walnuts.
- SofíaAquí tienes una bolsa grande.Here you go, a large bag.
- DanielGracias, Sofía, es perfecta.Thanks, Sofía, it is perfect.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
