Spanish word

naranjo

Pronunciation

IPA/naˈɾaŋxo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounorange tree

Example

¿Dónde está el naranjo?

Where is the orange tree?

Illustration for naranjo (orange tree)

More examples

Nos sentamos junto al naranjo para descansar.

We sat beside the orange tree to rest.

Core concept

Medium-sized evergreen tree that bears orange fruit.

Common phrases

  • la sombra del naranjo

    orange-tree shade

  • junto al naranjo

    beside the orange tree

Similar words

naranja: Juicy round citrus fruit with bright orange peel, eaten fresh or juiced.
mandarina: Small sweet citrus with thin, easy-peeling skin and fragrant juicy segments.
limonero: Evergreen tree that produces sour yellow lemons prized for juice and flavoring.

Definition in Spanish

Árbol que da naranjas, de follaje perenne y cultivo habitual en zonas templadas y subtropicales.

Word origin

The name comes from the fruit naranja, borrowed from Arabic nāranj, with the Spanish masculine suffix -o forming the noun for the tree.

Usage tips

  • The word is masculine, el naranjo, and is often used as a visible landmark in directions, appearing in phrases like 'junto al naranjo' or 'gira hasta el naranjo'.

Related words

  • naranjeroorange farmernoun
  • naranjalorange orchardnoun

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