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lime

/laɪm/

A lime is a small, round, green citrus fruit that has a sour and acidic taste. It is commonly used to add flavor to food and beverages, especially in tropical cuisines.

Ejemplos

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1

I like to squeeze a fresh lime over my fish for better flavor.

I like to squeeze a fresh lime over my fish for better flavor.

2

The culinary instructor emphasized the importance of using fresh lime juice in the marinade.

The culinary instructor emphasized the importance of using fresh lime juice in the marinade.

3

Hey, do we have any lime left for the tacos?

Hey, do we have any lime left for the tacos?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
lime
Adjetivo
limey
Relacionado
limeade
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Truco para recordar

Limes are 'Little' and 'Leaf-green'. Both words start with the same sound as Lime.

Quiz rápido

A ____ is a green citrus fruit that tastes very sour.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: lime

Ejemplos

1

I like to squeeze a fresh lime over my fish for better flavor.

everyday

I like to squeeze a fresh lime over my fish for better flavor.

2

The culinary instructor emphasized the importance of using fresh lime juice in the marinade.

formal

The culinary instructor emphasized the importance of using fresh lime juice in the marinade.

3

Hey, do we have any lime left for the tacos?

informal

Hey, do we have any lime left for the tacos?

4

The chemical composition of lime oil includes limonene and citral.

academic

The chemical composition of lime oil includes limonene and citral.

5

Market research suggests a growing consumer demand for lime-infused sparkling water.

business

Market research suggests a growing consumer demand for lime-infused sparkling water.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
lime
Adjetivo
limey
Relacionado
limeade

Colocaciones comunes

lime juice lime juice
slice of lime slice of lime
lime green lime green
squeeze of lime squeeze of lime
lime zest lime zest

Frases Comunes

key lime pie

key lime pie

in the limelight

in the limelight (being the center of public attention)

lime in the coconut

lime in the coconut

Se confunde a menudo con

lime vs lemon

A lemon is yellow and usually oval, whereas a lime is green, rounder, and typically smaller.

lime vs limelight

Limelight refers to public attention, though it historically comes from a type of stage lamp using the mineral lime.

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Notas de uso

Use 'lime' when referring to the green fruit or the specific bright green color. In cooking, it is often interchangeable with lemon but has a distinct floral aroma.

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Errores comunes

Avoid calling a lime a 'green lemon' in English; they are recognized as two different fruits.

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Truco para recordar

Limes are 'Little' and 'Leaf-green'. Both words start with the same sound as Lime.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Arabic 'līmah', which refers to citrus fruits, entering English via French in the 17th century.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: 'I bought three limes.' Uncountable when referring to flavor: 'This cake has a hint of lime.'
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Contexto cultural

Limes are an essential part of Mexican, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisine, used to balance spicy and salty flavors.

Quiz rápido

A ____ is a green citrus fruit that tastes very sour.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: lime

Frases relacionadas

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you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

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People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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