Spanish word

tamarindo

Pronunciation

IPA/tamaˈɾindo/

Meaning

  • masculine nountamarind

Example

¿Quieres probar el tamarindo?

Would you like to try the tamarind?

Illustration for tamarindo (tamarind)

More examples

Compré un vaso de agua de tamarindo en la feria.

I bought a glass of tamarind water at the fair.

Core concept

Dark brown sticky pulp of a sour-sweet tropical fruit used in cooking and drinks.

Common phrases

  • agua de tamarindo

    tamarind water

  • pulpa de tamarindo

    tamarind pulp

Similar words

fruta: Plant-produced part that contains seeds and is eaten as food.
jugo: Juice pressed from fruits or vegetables and served as a beverage.

Definition in Spanish

Fruto del árbol Tamarindus indica y la pulpa comestible, de sabor agridulce, utilizada tanto para beber como para cocinar.

Word origin

From Arabic tamr hindī 'Indian date', the word comes into Iberian languages through medieval trade and appears in Spanish as tamarindo.

Usage tips

  • In many Latin American countries tamarindo commonly names both a sweet-sour drink (agua de tamarindo) and the pulped fruit or paste, so context determines meaning.

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