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Spanish word
frutal
Pronunciation
IPA/fɾuˈtal/
Meaning
- adjectivefruity
Example
Este yogur tiene un sabor frutal.
This yogurt has a fruity flavor.
More examples
El vino blanco muestra una nota frutal persistente.
The white wine shows a persistent fruity note.
Core concept
Relating to fruit in flavor or botany.
Common phrases
nota frutal
fruity note
sabor frutal
fruity taste
Similar words
afrutado: Has a naturally sweet, fruit-suggestive taste.
aromático: Has a pronounced, easily perceived scent.
jugoso: Feels juicy in the mouth, releasing liquid.
Definition in Spanish
Describe cualidades propias de la fruta (sabor o aroma) o que se aplica a árboles y plantas frutales.
Word origin
Formed by attaching the suffix -al to fruta, with fruta tracing back to Latin fructus, so the adjective marks relation to fruit.
Usage tips
- Frutal has the same masculine and feminine singular form and becomes frutales in the plural, so match it to the noun's number.
Other meanings
- fruit-bearingadjective
- fruit treenoun
Opposites
- insípidoinsipidadjective
Related words
- frutalidadfruitinessnoun