Mango (en. Mango)

/ˈmaŋɡo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Tropical fruit with sweet and juicy pulp.
I love to eat mango in summer.
Me encanta comer mango en verano.
Tropical tree that produces this fruit.
The mango is native to Asia.
El mango es originario de Asia.

Etymology

From the Latin 'mangifera', which comes from Portuguese 'manga'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mango in sight
Indicates that something exciting is about to happen.
mango a la vista
there's no mango
It is used to refer to the lack of something.
no hay mango

Related Words

manguero
Tree where the mango grows.
manguero
manguito
Small fruit similar to the mango.
manguito

Slang Meanings

Refers to a very attractive person.
That girl is a mango.
Esa chica es un mango.
Someone who has a lot of money.
That businessman is a mango.
Ese empresario es un mango.