Aceitunas (en. Olives)

/aθei̯ˈtunas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Fruits of the olive tree, which are used in gastronomy.

Olives are a common ingredient in salads.

Las aceitunas son un ingrediente común en las ensaladas.

Fruits that can be preserved in brine or oil.

Green olives are very popular in Mediterranean cooking.

Las aceitunas verdes son muy populares en la cocina mediterránea.

Food rich in healthy fats.

Eating olives can be beneficial for cardiovascular health.

Comer aceitunas puede ser beneficioso para la salud cardiovascular.

The word 'olive' comes from the Hispano-Arabic 'aẕ-ẖuyūn', which means 'fruit of the olive tree'.

to be like an olive

To be in a good state, fresh.

estar como aceituna

stuffed olives

Olives that contain a filling of different ingredients.

aceitunas rellenas

olive tree

Tree from which olives are obtained.

olivo

brine

Solution of water and salt in which olives are preserved.

salmuera

gourmet

Related to refined cooking, which includes the use of olives.

gourmet

To express that something is very good or pleasant.

That movie is awesome.

Esa película está de aceituna.

Reference to a cunning or clever person.

He is a clever one, he always knows how to get out of trouble.

Es un aceituna, siempre sabe cómo salir de los problemas.