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“quince” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/memˈbɾiʝo/

Example

Tengo un membrillo en la nevera.

I have a quince in the fridge.

Illustration for membrillo (quince)

How to say “quince” in Spanish

“Quince” in Spanish is membrillo.

Hard pale-yellow fruit with a strong perfume, astringent raw and turning into a sweet jamlike paste when cooked.

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

Example sentences with membrillo

Cada otoño preparo pasta de membrillo para regalar.

Every autumn I make quince paste to give as gifts.

Tips for using membrillo

  • On restaurant menus membrillo commonly means a dense paste served with cheese rather than fresh quince, and 'membrillo fresco' marks the raw fruit.

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