Manzanas (en. Apples)

/manˈθanas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Fruit of the apple tree, round in shape, containing seeds inside.
Apples are my favorite fruit.
Las manzanas son mi fruta favorita.
Plant that produces apples, known as apple tree.
The apple tree in my garden is full of apples.
El manzano de mi jardín está lleno de manzanas.

Etymology

From Latin 'māla', which means 'fruit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

an apple a day
Expression that suggests that eating an apple daily is beneficial for health.
una manzana al día
falling like apples
Expression that means something happens suddenly or unexpectedly.
caer como manzanas
like an apple
Used to refer to something that is simple or easy.
como una manzana

Related Words

apple tree
Tree that produces apples.
manzano
cider
Alcoholic drink made from fermented apples.
cidra
jam
Confiture made from apples.
marmelada

Slang Meanings

Attractive girl.
That girl is an apple, she attracts a lot of attention.
Esa chica es una manzana, llama mucho la atención.
Something easy to obtain.
That job was an apple, I finished it in the blink of an eye.
Ese trabajo fue una manzana, lo terminé en un abrir y cerrar de ojos.