lime
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5I 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.
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.
Hey, do we have any lime left for the tacos?
Hey, do we have any lime left for the tacos?
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
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.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: lime
Exemplos
I like to squeeze a fresh lime over my fish for better flavor.
everydayI like to squeeze a fresh lime over my fish for better flavor.
The culinary instructor emphasized the importance of using fresh lime juice in the marinade.
formalThe culinary instructor emphasized the importance of using fresh lime juice in the marinade.
Hey, do we have any lime left for the tacos?
informalHey, do we have any lime left for the tacos?
The chemical composition of lime oil includes limonene and citral.
academicThe chemical composition of lime oil includes limonene and citral.
Market research suggests a growing consumer demand for lime-infused sparkling water.
businessMarket research suggests a growing consumer demand for lime-infused sparkling water.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
A lemon is yellow and usually oval, whereas a lime is green, rounder, and typically smaller.
Limelight refers to public attention, though it historically comes from a type of stage lamp using the mineral lime.
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.
Erros comuns
Avoid calling a lime a 'green lemon' in English; they are recognized as two different fruits.
Dica de memorização
Limes are 'Little' and 'Leaf-green'. Both words start with the same sound as Lime.
Origem da palavra
From the Arabic 'līmah', which refers to citrus fruits, entering English via French in the 17th century.
Padrões gramaticais
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.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: lime
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