Zanahorias (en. Carrots)

/sanaˈoɾjas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Edible root vegetable that belongs to the Apiaceae family.

Carrots are excellent for eyesight due to their high vitamin A content.

Las zanahorias son excelentes para la vista debido a su alto contenido de vitamina A.

It is commonly used in salads, soups, and stews.

I made a carrot soup that was delicious.

Preparé una sopa de zanahoria que estaba deliciosa.

They can be eaten raw, boiled, or steamed.

I prefer to eat raw carrots with hummus.

Prefiero comer zanahorias crudas con hummus.

From Hispanic Arabic 'sanaḥūra', which refers to the plant.

To put carrots

Refers to the action of making something healthier or more nutritious.

Poner zanahorias

Hanging carrot

Expression indicating that something attractive is being offered as motivation.

Zanahoria colgando

vegetable

Herbaceous plant cultivated for its edible parts.

verdura

vegetable

Plant grown in a garden.

hortaliza

plant

Organism that performs photosynthesis.

vegetal

Reference to something used to attract attention.

The job was like a carrot that motivated me to keep going.

El trabajo fue como una zanahoria que me motivaba a seguir.

Indicates a reward or incentive that is offered.

They promised him a carrot if he meets his goal.

Le prometieron una zanahoria si cumple con su meta.