Limón (en. Lemon)
/liˈmon/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Fruit of the lemon tree, which has an acidic taste.
The lemon is essential for making lemonade.
El limón es esencial para hacer limonada.
Plant of the lemon tree.
The lemon tree bears fruit all year round.
El limonero da frutos todo el año.
Etymology
From Hispano-Arabic 'laymūn', and this from Arabic 'līmūn'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to throw lemons
To make a criticism or a negative comment.
echar limones
to be like a lemon
To be very tired or down.
estar como un limón
to make lemonade out of lemons
To obtain something positive from a negative situation.
sacar limones de una limonada
Related Words
lemon tree
Tree that produces lemons.
limonero
lemonade
Drink made of lemon, water, and sugar.
limonada
lemon sorbet
Frozen dessert with lemon flavor.
sorbete de limón
Slang Meanings
Bitter person.
That guy is always in a bad mood, he looks like a lemon.
Ese tipo siempre está de mal humor, parece un limón.
Car in poor condition.
My car is a lemon, it hasn't started in days.
Mi auto es un limón, no arranca desde hace días.