Learn Spanish: Fruits

This lesson introduces you to a wide variety of common fruits in Spanish, from everyday staples like the apple (Manzana [man-ˈsa-na]) to tropical favorites like the mango (Mango [ˈmaŋ-ɡo]). Mastering this vocabulary is essential for navigating grocery stores, ordering fresh juices, or discussing healthy eating habits in Spanish-speaking countries. Because fruit is such a central part of many Latin American and Spanish diets, knowing these terms will help you feel much more comfortable in social and culinary settings.

As you study these words, pay close attention to the grammatical gender, which is usually indicated by the final letter. Many fruits that end in -a are feminine, such as the pear (Pera [ˈpe-ɾa]) or the strawberry (Fresa [ˈfɾe-sa]), and will use the feminine article. Conversely, those ending in -o, like the coconut (Coco [ˈko-ko]), or -e, like the avocado (Aguacate [a-ɡwa-ˈka-te]), are typically masculine. You should also notice the use of written accent marks in words like the lemon (Limón [li-ˈmon]) or the watermelon (Sandía [san-ˈdi-a]). These marks indicate which syllable should be stressed, which is crucial for achieving natural-sounding pronunciation. Whether you are looking for a simple snack or ingredients for a complex recipe, these thirty terms form a foundational part of your Spanish food vocabulary.