fruit
Fruit refers to the sweet and fleshy part of a plant that usually contains seeds and is edible. It is a common food group that provides many vitamins and is often eaten raw or as a dessert.
Ejemplos
3 de 5I usually have a piece of fruit after lunch to stay healthy.
I normally eat one fruit after my midday meal for health.
The consumption of fresh fruit is highly recommended by nutritionists.
Eating fresh fruit is a top suggestion from health experts.
Want some fruit? I've got apples and bananas in the bag.
Do you want to eat fruit? I have some in my bag.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of the 'f' in 'fruit' standing for 'fleshy' and 'flavorful'.
Quiz rápido
An orange is a delicious type of ___.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: fruit
Ejemplos
I usually have a piece of fruit after lunch to stay healthy.
everydayI normally eat one fruit after my midday meal for health.
The consumption of fresh fruit is highly recommended by nutritionists.
formalEating fresh fruit is a top suggestion from health experts.
Want some fruit? I've got apples and bananas in the bag.
informalDo you want to eat fruit? I have some in my bag.
Botanically speaking, the tomato is classified as a fruit rather than a vegetable.
academicIn science, the tomato is a fruit because of its structure.
Our company specializes in the global distribution of exotic fruit.
businessOur business focuses on selling rare fruits around the world.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
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forbidden fruit
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low-hanging fruit
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Se confunde a menudo con
Fruits usually have seeds and are sweet, while vegetables are often savory and come from roots, leaves, or stems.
Notas de uso
When talking about fruit as a food category, it is usually uncountable (e.g., 'I eat a lot of fruit'). Use 'fruits' when referring to different types or species (e.g., 'the fruits of the tropics').
Errores comunes
Many learners say 'I like many fruits' when they mean they like the food group in general; it is better to say 'I like fruit'.
Truco para recordar
Think of the 'f' in 'fruit' standing for 'fleshy' and 'flavorful'.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Latin word 'fructus', which means enjoyment, delight, or the produce of a plant.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In many cultures, a basket of fruit is a traditional gift for someone who is sick or has moved into a new home.
Quiz rápido
An orange is a delicious type of ___.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: fruit
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vegetables
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breakfast
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dinner
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delicious
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