Fresa (en. Strawberry)

/ˈfɾesa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Edible fruit of the Fragaria plant, which is sweet and juicy.
I love eating strawberries with cream.
Me encanta comer fresas con crema.
Plant that produces strawberries.
The strawberry patch in his garden is full of fruit.
El fresal de su jardín está lleno de frutas.
adjective
One who has superficial or pretentious behavior.
That group of young people is very posh.
Ese grupo de jóvenes es muy fresa.

Etymology

From the Latin 'frāgārium', related to 'frāga', which means 'fragrant fruit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

field strawberry
Strawberry grown in open fields, different from the one cultivated in greenhouses.
fresa de campo
to be posh
Slang term to describe someone who is pretentious or superficial.
ser fresa

Related Words

strawberry patch
Cultivation of strawberries.
fresal
strawberry farmer
Person who cultivates or sells strawberries.
fresero
freshness
Property of being fresh, in both food and attitude.
frescura

Slang Meanings

Person who acts superficially or follows trends.
She is very posh; she always wants the most expensive things.
Ella es muy fresa, siempre quiere lo más caro.
Someone who feels superior to others due to their social status.
I don't like going out with posh people; I prefer authenticity.
No me gusta salir con gente fresa, prefiero la autenticidad.