Spanish word

palta

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpalta/

Meaning

  • feminine nounavocado

Example

Me gusta la palta.

I like avocados.

Illustration for palta (avocado)

More examples

¿La palta está madura?

Is the avocado ripe?

Core concept

Creamy green fruit with buttery flesh and a large central seed.

Common phrases

  • palta madura

    ripe avocado

  • palta en rodajas

    sliced avocado

Similar words

aguacate: Whole avocado fruit often sliced or mashed for salads, sandwiches, and sauces.
guacamole: Thick savory dip of mashed avocado seasoned with salt, onion and lime.
hueso: Large hard seed located at the center of a fruit such as an avocado.

Definition in Spanish

Fruto de Persea americana, de pulpa suave y textura untuosa, usado en preparaciones saladas y dulces en algunas regiones de América del Sur.

Word origin

The Spanish word derives from Quechua palta and names the Persea americana fruit.

Usage tips

  • In Argentina and Chile palta is the everyday word on menus and in markets, so learners will encounter palta more often than aguacate there.

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