Moras (en. Blackberries)

/ˈmo.ɾas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Fruit of the blackberry, which is a sweet and juicy berry.

The blackberries from the garden are ready to be picked.

Las moras del jardín están listas para recolectar.

Name of the plant that bears this fruit.

The blackberry grows on thorny bushes.

La mora crece en arbustos espinosos.

Can refer to several species of plants in the genus Rubus that produce similar fruits.

There are different varieties of blackberries that are cultivated in the region.

Hay diferentes variedades de moras que se cultivan en la región.

From Latin 'mora', which means 'blackberry' or 'berry'.

blackberry

Specific type of blackberry that is black.

mora negra

redberry

Variety of blackberry characterized by its red color.

mora roja

blackberry jam

Preserve made from blackberries.

mermelada de moras

blackberry

Plant that produces blackberries.

mora

raspberry

Fruit similar to the blackberry, but different.

frambuesa

bramble

Thorny plant where blackberries grow.

zarza

To be in trouble or difficulty.

You are overdue for not submitting your assignments.

Estás en moras por no entregar tus tareas.

To refer to something that has been delayed.

This project is overdue; we need to speed it up.

Este proyecto está en moras, necesitamos acelerarlo.