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125 tasty fruits in Spanish that will make your vocab peachy keen

May 18, 2022

Learning the fruits in Spanish is without a doubt one of the tastiest parts of studying this language.

Learning a new language will undoubtedly open many new doors in your life, and some of those may be quite unexpected. Yes, learning Spanish can be an extremely pragmatic decision to make, with over 400 million native Spanish speakers around the world. However, learning Spanish can expose you to a plethora of new flavors and experiences that you may not have expected.

Food is a great example. As you move along your learning journey, you will surely learn about the fruits and vegetables in Spanish. Of course, you’ll already be familiar with many of these fruits and vegetables, but Latin America is one of the most diverse regions in the world when it comes to vegetables and—particularly—fruits.

There are many unique fruits that are only available in Latin America, and learning Spanish will get you that much closer to having a taste of your next favorite fruit. Plus, fruit in general is a big part of Latin American culture, so if you plan to travel or live in the region, you will want to pay close attention to the fruit vocabulary in Spanish.

Keep reading if you’re ready to learn how to say fruits in Spanish. You’ll also undoubtedly learn about many tasty Latin American fruits you may not have heard of before!

Free Spanish fruits poster

Print out this free and fun fruits poster and stick it on your fridge. If you can memorize this list of some of the more popular fruits in Spanish, you'll be on your way to sounding like a local.

List of fruits in Spanish

There are well over a hundred fruits to cover, so let’s get right into it! First of all, you should know how to actually say fruit in Spanish. Luckily, the translation is quite simple: fruta (froo-tah). Pretty similar to fruit, right? To make it plural, all you need to do is add an -s at the end: frutas.

Citrus fruits 

Citrus fruits are some of the most popular fruits out there. Beyond being able to ask for a lime wedge with your tequila next time you go to Mexico, you’ll be able to order and purchase many different fruits once you learn the citrus varieties in Spanish.

Stone fruits (drupe fruits)

If you’re unfamiliar, stone fruits are those that have an edible exterior and a (generally) large pit (or stone!) in the middle. Fruits like peaches, plums, and even cherries count as stone fruits, although others with rough exteriors like avocados don’t!

Berries in Spanish

Who doesn’t love berries!? From smoothies, to desserts, to snacks, berries are some of the most versatile types of fruits out there. They’re extremely diverse too, so you’ll probably learn how to say some berries in Spanish that you’d never heard of before!

Melons in Spanish

Melon fruits are incredibly diverse all around the world, with many different iterations in different regions. Latin America is no exception to this, with many wonderfully exotic melons that you may not be familiar with.

There is even a passion fruit melon in Colombia! Take a look at the following table to learn all about melons in Spanish.

Tropical fruits in Spanish

Tropical fruits are some of the most popular fruits in Latin America, and for good reason! With many Spanish-speaking countries at or near the tropics, there is no shortage of tropical fruits there. If you’re not familiar with any of the following fruits, try asking for one of them at a fruit market next time you find yourself in Latin America. You won’t be disappointed!

Pome fruits in Spanish

Learning the pomes in Spanish is an excellent idea, particularly if you really enjoy apples and foods containing apples. Many desserts include pome fruits, such as apple pie, compote, and even jams. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, this is one section that you’ll want to pay close attention to!

Other fruits in Spanish

We get it, there’s a lot of debate regarding what is a fruit and what is a veggie. Would you consider cucumbers to be fruits? Probably not! But, hey, if science says they’re fruits, then who are we to disagree? Here are some fruits that you may not have known are fruits!

Unique fruits in Spanish-speaking countries

Again, one of the best parts of learning Spanish is getting exposed to lots of stuff that you may not have been familiar with. If you consider yourself a foodie, you’re sure to have the time of your life exploring food markets in Latin America as you try new fruits you’d never heard of before. Here are some of our favorite unique fruits to Spanish-speaking countries.

Foods made with fruit in Spanish

Beyond just fruit, you will be able to enjoy many dishes made with fruit when you travel (or move!) to a Spanish-speaking country. If you’re unsure how to order or ask about any fruit-heavy foods, here’s a list of some of the most popular foods made with fruit in Spanish.

Fruit trees in Spanish

Talking about fruit trees in English is quite simple: you just start with the name of the fruit and add “tree” afterwards. With Spanish, this is not usually the case. While you can get away with doing the same in Spanish, there are many fruit trees that have unique names. These are usually masculine as opposed to feminine, such as in the case of mandarins: the fruit is mandarina and the tree is mandarino.

However, this is not always the case, and there are always exceptions. However, rest assured that everyone will understand you if you just say árbol de mandarina if you forget how to say mandarino. But, being able to use the correct name will certainly get you from intermediate Spanish to a near-native mastery of the language.

Fun hacks to memorize fruit vocabulary quickly

1. Learn some new recipes

Even if you’re not currently in a Spanish-speaking country, you can start prepping by learning how to cook some new recipes. Although some will include fruits and ingredients that you may not have access to in your home country, many of them will include the fruits and vegetables that you already know (and love)!

A great example of a fruit recipe that you can try is Colombian salpicón. This recipe includes many of the fruits we’ve covered in this guide, so try navigating the link above in Spanish to test how well you’ve learned the fruits!

2. Listen to some music

Many would be surprised to learn just how easy it is to acquire a new language through music. Listening to songs can be a great way to memorize items, but also to start getting a closer feel of the rhythm and grammar of a new language.

One of the most popular fruit songs in Spanish is without a doubt El Baile de la Fruta by Pica-Pica. While this song is meant to encourage kids to eat more fruits, its highly catchy chorus will without a doubt help you learn the fruits, no matter your age!

Pica-Pica - El Baile de la Fruta (Videoclip Oficial)

3. Go grocery shopping

If you’re traveling or moving to a Spanish-speaking country soon, one of the best ways to learn the fruits quickly is to go grocery shopping. Sure, you’ll likely struggle a little bit at first, but there’s no easier way to start associating Spanish fruit names with the fruit than by seeing its name in front of a big pile of fruit!

And if you’re nervous about shopping for fruits in the Spanish language, this next section is for you!

How to go fruit shopping at a market or supermarket

Ordering fruits by kilos or grams in Spanish

If you’re American, you may struggle a little bit with the measurements across Spanish-speaking countries. Virtually all countries outside the United States (except for Liberia and Myanmar) use the metric measuring system, which includes kilos and grams instead of pounds and ounces.

So, next time you go to a fruit market or the grocery store, you’ll see prices per kilogram as opposed to per pound. You can then order your fruit by kilos or grams, depending on how much fruit you want.

Here’s a table with some useful measurements if you’re not yet familiar with the metric system:

It’s also worth noting that one kilogram is 1,000 grams, and one liter is 1,000 milliliters.

How to count fruit in Spanish

While you can order fruit by weight, you can also order it by item or group. For example, if you want four apples, you can simply ask for four apples (cuatro manzanas). If you’re not familiar with counting in Spanish yet, you can check out our useful guide to learn how to count in no time!

However, some fruits come in a bunch and thus cannot be ordered individually. What can you do in these cases?

Here’s a quick table with a couple of helpful words for counting fruit.

How to order fruits from a vendor in Spanish

Ordering fruit from a vendor in Spanish is relatively straightforward once you’ve mastered the metric system and how to count fruit. All you need to do is ask for the price per kilogram and then ask for either a measurement or a quantity of fruit!

Keep in mind that using the formal usted instead of informal tú is considered polite across much of Latin America when ordering from a vendor, especially if it’s an older gentleman or woman. However, feel free to also use the informal tú if you feel more comfortable.

Useful words and phrases for buying fruits

Sweeten your life with this tasty fruit vocabulary in Spanish

Are you ready to put this new vocabulary to use? We’re sure you’re going to love adding more fruits to your daily life now that you know how to say over 110 different fruits! You can also use our fruit shopping guide to put your new vocab to the ultimate test if you happen to be in a Spanish speaking country.

We hope you enjoyed this guide and make it a part of your study strategy! If you’d like more useful (and free!) study resources such as this one, make sure to check out our Spanish blog for even more guides! Make sure to keep an eye on it as we publish new content every month.

That’s it for this guide, we hope you can use this vocab to enjoy some yummy new fruits!