Uvas (en. Grapes)

ˈuβas

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Edible fruit of the vine plant, which can be of different colors (green, red or black) and is grouped in clusters.

Grapes are very popular in wine making.

Las uvas son muy populares en la elaboración del vino.

Plant that produces grapes.

There are many grapes planted in the field.

En el campo hay muchas uvas plantadas.

Seed found inside some grapes.

When eating grapes, sometimes you can swallow a grape with its seed.

Al comer uvas, a veces puedes tragar una uva con su hueso.

From Latin 'uva', which means 'grape' or 'fruit of the vine'.

to give grapes

To provide false hopes.

dar uvas

grapes of wrath

A very popular type of grape, it also refers to the crystallization of anger.

uvas de la ira

wine

Alcoholic beverage obtained from the fermentation of grapes.

vino

root

Part of the plant that anchors it to the ground and nourishes it.

raíz

vine

Plant that produces grapes.

vid

Expression used to refer to something sweet and pleasant.

That girl is like grapes, she always brings joy.

Esa chica es como uvas, siempre trae alegría.

Used in the context of a lifeguard in trouble.

When something goes wrong, I always say I need some grapes.

Cuando algo va mal, siempre digo que necesito unas uvas.