Limón (en. Lemon)

/liˈmon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Edible fruit of the lemon plant.

I am going to squeeze a lemon to make lemonade.

Voy a exprimir un limón para hacer limonada.

Citric acid obtained from the lemon.

Lemon is used in many recipes for its sour flavor.

El limón se usa en muchas recetas por su sabor ácido.

Characteristic yellow color of the fruit.

The dress she chose is lemon-colored.

El vestido que eligió es del color limón.

From Arabic Hisn, meaning 'citrus', through Latin 'citrinus'.

to add lemon

To add acidity or flavor to something.

poner limón

lemon and salt

It is used to describe something that is accompanied by a contrast.

limón y sal

to squeeze the juice of a lemon

To squeeze something or make the most of it.

sacar el jugo de un limón

lemon tree

Tree that produces lemons.

limonero

lemonade

Drink made with squeezed lemons, water, and sugar.

limonada

sweet lemon

Less acidic variety of lemon.

limón dulce

In some contexts, it refers to a silly or naïve person.

Don't be a lemon, think a little more before acting.

No seas limón, piensa un poco más antes de actuar.

It is said of someone who is in a difficult or compromised situation.

He is in a lemon mess for not having paid his debts.

Está en un lío limón por no haber pagado sus deudas.