Almendras (en. Almonds)

/al'mendɾas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Edible fruit of the almond tree, oval in shape with a hard shell.

I like to eat almonds as a healthy snack.

Me gusta comer almendras como snack saludable.

Seeds of the fruit of the almond tree, rich in nutrients.

Almonds are a good source of healthy fats.

Las almendras son una buena fuente de grasas saludables.

Ingredients used in various baking recipes.

I made an almond cake for the party.

Preparé un pastel de almendras para la fiesta.

From Latin 'amandula', which also refers to the almond.

bitter almonds

Variety of almond that is not edible and is used for oil extraction.

almendras amargas

almond milk

Plant-based drink made from crushed almonds and water.

leche de almendra

almond flour

Finely ground powder made from almonds, used in baking.

harina de almendras

almond tree

Tree that produces almonds.

almendro

almond oil

Oil extracted from almonds, used in cosmetics and cooking.

aceite de almendra

almond tart

Cake that has almonds as a main ingredient.

tarta de almendra

Dried fruit consumed in large quantities.

I was so nervous that I ate a bunch of almonds.

Estaba tan nervioso que me comí un montón de almendras.