Spanish Conversation · Level 25
89 words
Spanish word
cítrico
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈθitɾiko/
Meaning
- adjectivecitrusy
Example
Tiene un sabor cítrico.
It has a citrusy taste.
More examples
El perfume tiene un aroma cítrico que anima el día.
The perfume has a citrusy aroma that brightens the day.
Core concept
Lemon-like tang and bright aroma.
Common phrases
perfume cítrico
citrusy perfume
sabor cítrico
citrusy flavor
toque cítrico
citrus note
Similar words
ácido: Intensely sour, strongly acidic taste.
agrio: Sour, mildly sharp, biting taste.
refrescante: Clean, palate-clearing sensation.
afrutado: Fruity sweetness with a noticeable fruit aroma.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiene relación con los cítricos, especialmente en cuanto a un sabor ligeramente ácido y un aroma fresco.
Word origin
From Latin citrus meaning 'citron' or 'citrus tree', it enters Spanish as the adjective cítrico meaning 'relating to citrus'.
Usage tips
- Often used for both smell and taste, so speakers commonly say aroma cítrico or sabor cítrico to be specific.
Other meanings
- citrusnoun
- tangyadjective
Opposites
- insípidotastelessadjective
- dulcesweetadjective