English–Spanish

“acorn” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/beˈʝota/

Example

Hay muchas bellotas en el suelo.

There are many acorns on the ground.

Illustration for bellota (acorn)

How to say “acorn” in Spanish

“Acorn” in Spanish is bellota.

Rounded dry nut seated in a woody cup.

Full entry for bellota: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bellota

Los jabalíes comen bellotas en el bosque.

Wild boars eat acorns in the forest.

Tips for using bellota

  • In food contexts bellota specifies acorn-fed animals, as in jamón ibérico de bellota for pork from acorn-fed pigs.

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