Frutas (en. Fruit)

/ˈfɾutas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Foods that grow on plants, trees, or bushes, characterized by their sweet or sour taste.
Fruits like apples and bananas are very nutritious.
Las frutas como las manzanas y los plátanos son muy nutritivas.
Edible part of plants that contains seeds.
The consumption of fruits is essential for a balanced diet.
El consumo de frutas es esencial para una dieta equilibrada.
Fresh foods that can be eaten directly or used in recipes.
I like to prepare salads with various fruits.
Me gusta preparar ensaladas con diversas frutas.

Etymology

From Latin 'fructa', plural of 'fructus', meaning 'fruit, harvest'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

all the fruits
It refers to the complete variety of fruits available.
todas las frutas
forbidden fruit
It is used to refer to something desired but unattainable.
fruta prohibida
fruit of labor
Result or benefit obtained from an effort made.
fruto del trabajo

Related Words

fruit
Something that results from an effort, especially in the agricultural or labor context.
fruto
vegetables
Plants or parts of plants consumed as food, but not classified as fruits.
verduras
juice
Liquor or liquid extracted from fruits.
jugo

Slang Meanings

Fruit that is very ripe and about to fall.
That fruit is already very ripe, eat it before it falls!
Esa fruta ya está bien madura, ¡cómela antes de que caiga!
Fruit as an expression of good living or pleasure.
This party is the fruit of our people.
Esta fiesta es la fruta de nuestras personas.