manzana
a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and crisp white flesh, grown on trees of the genus Malus
noun
Examples:
• She bit into a crisp red apple.
• The apple tree in the backyard bloomed every spring.
plátano
a long curved tropical fruit with a yellow skin and soft sweet flesh
noun
Examples:
• She peeled a banana for breakfast.
• The banana bread smelled amazing as it came out of the oven.
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naranja
a round citrus fruit with a tough reddish-yellow rind and sweet juicy flesh
noun
Examples:
• She peeled an orange for breakfast.
• Orange juice is a good source of vitamin C.
anaranjado
the color between red and yellow in the spectrum
noun
Examples:
• The sunset blazed with orange and red.
• She mixed red and yellow to create orange.
anaranjado
having the color between red and yellow in the spectrum
adjective
Examples:
• She was wearing an orange dress.
• The sky turned orange at sunset.
uva
a small, round, smooth-skinned fruit that grows in clusters on a vine and is eaten fresh or used to make wine and juice
noun
Examples:
• He picked a grape from the bunch and popped it into his mouth.
• The vineyard produced grapes used for making red wine.
limón
a bright yellow oval citrus fruit with acidic juice and a sour taste
noun
Examples:
• She squeezed a lemon over the grilled fish.
• He added a slice of lemon to his tea.
cacharro
something, especially a product, that is defective or unsatisfactory
noun
Examples:
• The used car turned out to be a lemon — it broke down within a week.
• The new laptop was a lemon; the screen flickered from the first day.
limón
a small, round, green citrus fruit with a sour juice used in cooking and drinks
noun
Examples:
• She squeezed a lime over the fish tacos for extra flavor.
• The cocktail was garnished with a slice of lime.
cereza
a small, round stone fruit that is typically red, yellow, or dark purple
noun
Examples:
• She picked fresh cherries from the tree.
• The cake was topped with a cherry.
fresa
a soft, red, heart-shaped fruit with small seeds on its surface and a sweet flavor
noun
Examples:
• She topped the cheesecake with fresh strawberries.
• They went strawberry picking at the farm on a sunny afternoon.
pera
a sweet, juicy fruit that is wider at the bottom and tapers toward the stem, with green, yellow, or red skin
noun
Examples:
• He packed a pear in his lunch for a healthy snack.
• The cheese board was served with sliced pear and walnuts.
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durazno
a round, juicy fruit with sweet yellow or white flesh, fuzzy skin, and a large central pit
noun
Examples:
• She sliced a ripe peach and added it to her salad.
• The peach cobbler came out of the oven smelling wonderful.
mango
a large tropical fruit with a smooth green or yellow-red skin, sweet and juicy orange flesh, and a large flat seed
noun
Examples:
• She blended mango with yogurt to make a smoothie.
• The mango was so ripe that its fragrance filled the entire kitchen.
piña
a large tropical fruit with a tough, spiky skin, a crown of stiff leaves, and sweet, fibrous yellow flesh
noun
Examples:
• He cut the pineapple into rings and grilled them.
• Fresh pineapple juice is much sweeter than the canned variety.
sandía
a large, round or oval fruit with a thick green rind and sweet, watery red or pink flesh containing black seeds
noun
Examples:
• They sliced a watermelon and shared it on the beach.
• A cold wedge of watermelon is the perfect summer treat.
melón
a large, round or oval fruit with a thick rind and sweet, juicy flesh, such as cantaloupe or honeydew
noun
Examples:
• She wrapped slices of melon in prosciutto for the appetizer.
• The fruit salad included chunks of melon, strawberries, and grapes.
aguacate
a pear-shaped tropical fruit with a rough dark-green or black skin, creamy green flesh, and a large pit
noun
Examples:
• She mashed avocado with lime juice and salt to make guacamole.
• He spread avocado on toast and topped it with a poached egg.
coco
the large, oval fruit of the coconut palm, with a hard brown husk, white edible flesh, and a hollow center filled with clear liquid
noun
Examples:
• She grated fresh coconut over the curry.
• They cracked open a coconut and drank the cool water inside.
kiwi
a small, oval fruit with a fuzzy brown skin, bright green flesh, and small black seeds, known for its sweet-tart flavor
noun
Examples:
• She scooped the kiwi flesh out with a spoon.
• The fruit salad was topped with sliced kiwi for a pop of color.
higo
a soft sweet fruit with many small seeds, eaten fresh or dried
noun
Examples:
• She added sliced figs to the cheese board.
• Dried figs are a nutritious and sweet snack.