Spanish word

hortofrutícola

Pronunciation

IPA/oɾtofɾuˈtikola/

Meaning

  • adjectivefruit-and-vegetable

Example

Compré productos hortofrutícolas en el mercado.

I bought fruit-and-vegetable products at the market.

Illustration for hortofrutícola (fruit-and-vegetable)

More examples

Prefiero comprar productos hortofrutícolas de temporada para cocinar.

I prefer to buy seasonal produce for cooking.

Core concept

Products, activities, and services involved in producing, marketing, and distributing fruits and vegetables.

Common phrases

  • productos hortofrutícolas de temporada

    seasonal produce

Similar words

hortícola: Concerns growing and producing vegetables for market or consumption.
frutícola: Concerns growing and producing fruits for market or consumption.

Definition in Spanish

Califica bienes, actividades o servicios vinculados con la producción y comercialización de hortalizas y frutas.

Word origin

The word is formed from Spanish horto- (from Latin hortus 'garden') and frutícola (fruta 'fruit' + suffix -ícola 'relating to cultivation').

Usage tips

  • This is a technical adjective that appears on labels, legislation, and trade texts, while everyday speech usually uses frutas y verduras or names the items.

Other meanings

  • horticulturaladjective

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