Spanish Conversation · Level 75
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Spanish word
chirimoya
Pronunciation
IPA/tʃiɾiˈmoʝa/
Meaning
- feminine nouncherimoya
Example
¿Quieres probar esta chirimoya?
Do you want to try this cherimoya?
More examples
La chirimoya tiene un sabor dulce y cremoso.
The cherimoya has a sweet, creamy flavor.
Core concept
Cross section showing creamy white flesh and glossy black seeds nestled in a green, bumpy exterior.
Common phrases
comer chirimoya
eat cherimoya
probar chirimoya
try cherimoya
jugo de chirimoya
cherimoya juice
Similar words
fruta: Any edible product of a plant that forms from a flower and contains seeds, used as food.
Definition in Spanish
Fruto de árboles del género Annona con pulpa de textura cremosa y sabor dulce, piel verde con protuberancias y semillas negras en su interior.
Word origin
Spanish chirimoya comes from Quechua chirimuya meaning 'cold fruit', reflecting its Andean origin and its use in chilled desserts.
Usage tips
- English spelling cherimoya is common, but Spanish pronunciation follows Spanish stress and vowel rules, so anglicized stress placements often sound off to native speakers.
Other meanings
- custard applenoun