Spanish Conversation · Level 98
59 words
Spanish word
aceituna
Pronunciation
IPA/aθeiˈtuna/
Meaning
- feminine nounolive
Example
¿Quieres probar esta aceituna?
Do you want to try this olive?
More examples
En la tabla hay una aceituna rellena para probar.
On the board there is a stuffed olive to try.
Core concept
Small oily oval fruit often preserved whole, pitted, or stuffed.
Common phrases
aceituna verde
green olive
aceituna negra
black olive
aceituna rellena
stuffed olive
aceituna en conserva
jarred olive
Similar words
oliva: Olive fruit used either for eating at the table or for producing oil.
aceite: Oil extracted from olives, used for cooking and dressings.
Definition in Spanish
Pequeño fruto alimenticio del olivo, con alto contenido graso y consumo habitual en conserva, tanto entero como relleno.
Word origin
From Andalusi Arabic az-zaytūna, ultimately from a Semitic word for the olive.
Usage tips
- On menus aceitunas commonly appear as rellenas or sin hueso, so phrases like ¿Está rellena? or ¿La quieres sin hueso? clarify what is served.
Related words
- aceituneroolive farmernoun
- aceitunadoolive-tonedadjective