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    Melocotón (en. Peach)

    /me.lo.koˈton/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: Sweet and juicy fruit of yellow-orange color, with a velvety skin.
    Example Sentence: The peach is very popular in spring.
    El melocotón es muy popular en primavera.
    Definition: Fruit tree that produces peaches.
    Example Sentence: The peach grows well in warm climates.
    El melocotón crece bien en climas cálidos.
    Definition: Variety of fruit used in pastry.
    Example Sentence: I made a delicious peach pie.
    Hice un pastel de melocotón delicioso.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'medicus' and the Arabic 'mukhutú'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common Phrase: to be as ripe as a peach
    Meaning: To be in very good condition or situation.
    estar como un melocotón
    Common Phrase: a peach told me
    Meaning: A colloquial expression indicating that something is an unfounded rumor.
    me lo dijo un melocotón

    Related Words

    Related Word: nectarine
    Description: Variety of peach without fuzz on the skin.
    nectarina
    Related Word: almond
    Description: Fruit of the almond tree, which can be found in some peaches.
    almendra

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: Colloquial term to refer to an attractive person.
    Example: That girl is a peach.
    Esa chica es un melocotón.
    Slang Meaning: Used in some places to refer to someone who is a bit silly.
    Example: Don't be a peach, think before you act.
    No seas melocotón, piensa antes de actuar.