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“lemon” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/liˈmon/

Example

El sabor del limón es ácido.

The taste of the lemon is sour.

Illustration for limón (lemon)

How to say “lemon” in Spanish

“Lemon” in Spanish is limón.

Small bright yellow citrus fruit with very sour juice used to brighten dishes and drinks.

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

Example sentences with limón

Para la receta necesitas zumo de limón.

For the recipe you need lemon juice.

Tips for using limón

  • In many parts of Latin America 'limón' refers to a green lime, so specify 'limón amarillo' when meaning the yellow lemon.

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