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    Limón (en. Lemon)

    /liˈmon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    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.