Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Fruta: fruit
fruta
Pronunciation: FROO-tah (stress the capital letters)
Fruta means “fruit” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: fruit
- How to say it: FROO-tah
- Gender: la fruta
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “fruta” means and how to use it
Fruta means “fruit.” Individual fruits have their own names, such as manzana (apple) and plátano (banana).
Gender and plural
- Gender: la fruta (feminine)
- Plural: las frutas
Examples with audio
- Como fruta todos los días.I eat fruit every day.
- Me gusta la fruta fresca.I like fresh fruit.
- El mercado vende fruta barata.The market sells cheap fruit.
Usage tip
Fruta is the general word and is usually singular. For a piece of fruit, use the name of the fruit itself.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “fruit” in Spanish?
“fruit” in Spanish is “fruta.” It is pronounced FROO-tah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “fruta”?
Say FROO-tah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “fruta” masculine or feminine?
Fruta is feminine: “la fruta.” The plural is “frutas.”
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