Fresca (en. Fresh)

/ˈfreska/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of food that has not been subjected to prolonged preservation processes.
I always prefer to buy fresh fruits at the market.
Siempre prefiero comprar frutas frescas en el mercado.
Quality of what is new or recent.
The fresh morning air fills me with energy.
El aire fresco de la mañana me llena de energía.
adjective
That is in a pleasant or mild temperature state.
Today the weather is cool, perfect for going out for a walk.
Hoy hace un clima fresco, perfecto para salir a caminar.
That has a light and pleasant taste, especially in relation to drinks or food.
The lemonade is fresh and very refreshing.
La limonada está fresca y muy refrescante.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'frescus', which means fresh or recent.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fresh as a lettuce
It is said of someone who is very well and in good health.
fresca como lechuga
it is cool
It refers to a temperate climate, neither hot nor cold.
hace fresco
fresh air
It refers to air that is pure and revitalizing.
aire fresco

Related Words

soft drink
Drink that is served cold, generally carbonated.
refresco
freshness
Quality of fresh, which indicates freshness or lightness.
frescura
freshness
Sensation of freshness, like that felt in a temperate climate.
frescor

Slang Meanings

When something is evident or clear.
His reaction was quite fresh, almost like an open book.
Su reacción fue bastante fresca, casi como un libro abierto.
A person who acts carefree or shamelessly.
That guy is very fresh, he always says what he thinks.
Ese chico es muy fresco, siempre dice lo que piensa.