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    Zanahoria (en. Carrot)

    /sanaˈoɾja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Herbaceous plant that produces an edible root, rich in beta-carotene.
    The carrot is a vital ingredient in many salads.
    La zanahoria es un ingrediente vital en muchas ensaladas.
    Edible root of the mentioned plant, especially sweet.
    My children enjoy eating raw carrots as a snack.
    Mis hijos disfrutan comer zanahorias crudas como snack.
    They are used in dishes to add color and flavor.
    Carrot soup is delicious and nutritious.
    La sopa de zanahoria es deliciosa y nutritiva.

    Etymology

    From Hispano-Arabic 'sañaḥūrayya', which comes from Classical Arabic 'سَجَّارَة' (sajǧāra).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to walk like a carrot
    To be very scared or nervous.
    andar como una zanahoria
    to go to the carrot
    To go to a distant place.
    irse a la zanahoria

    Related Words

    beta-carotene
    Nutritional component found in carrots.
    betacaroteno
    vitamin A
    Essential vitamin for vision obtained by consuming carrots.
    vitamina A
    vegetable
    Food category that includes the carrot.
    verdura

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who is physically unattractive.
    That guy is a carrot.
    Ese chico es una zanahoria.
    Used to refer to someone who is very strange.
    Don't be a carrot and tell me the truth!
    ¡No seas zanahoria y cuéntame la verdad!