Spanish Conversation · Level 64
76 words
Spanish word
fruta
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfɾuta/
Meaning
- feminine nounfruit
Example
¿Quieres una fruta?
Do you want a piece of fruit?
More examples
En la frutería compré fruta para toda la semana.
At the fruit shop I bought fruit for the whole week.
Core concept
Edible seed-bearing plant organ with sweet, juicy flesh.
Common phrases
comer fruta
eat fruit
jugo de fruta
fruit juice
fruta fresca
fresh fruit
Similar words
verdura: Leaves, stems, or roots of plants cultivated and eaten as vegetables.
frutería: Shop or market stall that specializes in selling fresh fruit.
mercado: Marketplace where fresh produce and everyday goods are sold.
Definition in Spanish
Órgano comestible de ciertas plantas que protege y ayuda a dispersar las semillas, frecuentemente con sabor dulce y textura jugosa.
Word origin
From Latin fructus 'enjoyment, produce', via Vulgar Latin *frūcta, ultimately from the verb frui 'to enjoy'.
Usage tips
- In markets 'la fruta' usually refers to fresh fruit, while dried fruit is called 'frutos secos', a distinction useful when shopping.