Spanish Conversation · Level 90
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Spanish word
limón
Pronunciation
IPA/liˈmon/
Meaning
- masculine nounlemon
Example
El sabor del limón es ácido.
The taste of the lemon is sour.
More examples
Para la receta necesitas zumo de limón.
For the recipe you need lemon juice.
Core concept
Small bright yellow citrus fruit with very sour juice used to brighten dishes and drinks.
Common phrases
zumo de limón
lemon juice
rodaja de limón
lemon slice
cáscara de limón
lemon peel
Similar words
lima: Small green citrus fruit with very tart, aromatic juice often used to add zesty acidity.
naranja: Sweet, larger citrus with firm, juicy segments typically eaten raw or squeezed for juice.
mandarina: Sweet small citrus with loose, thin skin that peels easily and separates into snackable segments.
Definition in Spanish
Fruto cítrico pequeño de sabor muy ácido cuyo zumo se usa para ajustar el punto de sabor de platos y bebidas.
Word origin
The word derives from Arabic laymūn and entered Spanish via Persian līmūn and earlier Indo-Iranian words for citrus.
Usage tips
- In many parts of Latin America 'limón' refers to a green lime, so specify 'limón amarillo' when meaning the yellow lemon.
Related words
- limonadalemonadenoun
- limonerolemon treenoun