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orange

/ˈɒrɪndʒ/

A round citrus fruit with a bright reddish-yellow skin and juicy segments inside. It is well-known for being a rich source of Vitamin C and is commonly eaten fresh or squeezed into juice.

Ejemplos

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1

I usually eat an orange for breakfast every morning.

I usually eat an orange for breakfast every morning.

2

The study suggests that the orange is a primary source of dietary antioxidants.

The study suggests that the orange is a primary source of dietary antioxidants.

3

Hey, do you want a piece of my orange?

Hey, do you want a piece of my orange?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
orange
Adjetivo
orange
Relacionado
orangery
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'O' in Orange as the round shape of the fruit itself.

Quiz rápido

Would you like ___ orange with your lunch?

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: an

Ejemplos

1

I usually eat an orange for breakfast every morning.

everyday

I usually eat an orange for breakfast every morning.

2

The study suggests that the orange is a primary source of dietary antioxidants.

formal

The study suggests that the orange is a primary source of dietary antioxidants.

3

Hey, do you want a piece of my orange?

informal

Hey, do you want a piece of my orange?

4

The botanical classification of the orange falls under the genus Citrus.

academic

The botanical classification of the orange falls under the genus Citrus.

5

Our company is looking for a new supplier for organic orange concentrate.

business

Our company is looking for a new supplier for organic orange concentrate.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
orange
Adjetivo
orange
Relacionado
orangery

Colocaciones comunes

orange juice orange juice
peel an orange peel an orange
fresh orange fresh orange
orange segment orange segment
ripe orange ripe orange

Frases Comunes

apples and oranges

comparing two things that are completely different

squeezed orange

something that has had all the value taken out of it

orange blossom

the fragrant flower of the orange tree

Se confunde a menudo con

orange vs mandarin

A mandarin is a specific type of small, sweet orange with a thinner skin that is easier to peel.

orange vs orange (color)

While spelled the same, the noun refers to the fruit and the adjective refers to the color.

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Notas de uso

When referring to the fruit as a countable noun, always use the article 'an' before it because it starts with a vowel sound. It can also be used as an uncountable noun when referring to the flavor or color.

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'a orange' instead of 'an orange'. Also, be careful not to confuse the fruit with other citrus fruits like lemons or grapefruits.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'O' in Orange as the round shape of the fruit itself.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Sanskrit word 'naranga', which moved through Persian and Arabic before entering English via Old French.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: one orange, two oranges Used with the indefinite article 'an' Can function as an attributive noun (e.g., orange tree)
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Contexto cultural

Oranges are often associated with sunshine and health in Western cultures and are a staple of the traditional breakfast.

Quiz rápido

Would you like ___ orange with your lunch?

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: an

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