Naranja (en. Orange)
/naˈɾanxa/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Fruit of the orange tree, orange in color and sweet in taste.
I love to have orange juice for breakfast.
Me encanta tomar jugo de naranja en el desayuno.
The color associated with the fruit.
I painted the living room a nice orange color.
Pinté la sala de un bonito color naranja.
Name of the plant that produces this fruit.
The orange tree is a highly valued fruit tree.
El naranjo es un árbol frutal muy apreciado.
Etymology
The word 'orange' comes from the Andalusian Arabic 'nāranj', which in turn comes from Persian 'nārang'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hit the nail on the head
Achieving the objective or exact hit.
dar en el clavo
see everything in orange
Seeing things in an optimistic way.
ver todo de color naranja
Related Words
orange tree
Tree that produces oranges.
naranjo
orangeade
Refreshing drink made with oranges.
naranjada
Slang Meanings
Colloquial term to refer to something unusual.
That style is very orange.
Ese estilo es muy naranja.
Used to describe someone with a vibrant personality.
She is very orange; she always brightens up the atmosphere.
Ella es muy naranja, siempre alegra el ambiente.