Apple in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'apple' is 'manzana', pronounced mahn-SAH-nah (IPA: /manˈsana/). It is an A1-level feminine noun (plural: manzanas).
| Spanish | manzana |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | mahn-SAH-nah · /manˈsana/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | manzanas |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'manzana'
- Como una manzana todos los días después del almuerzo.
I eat an apple every day after lunch. - ¿Cuánto cuesta el kilo de manzanas?
How much is a kilo of apples? - Estas manzanas verdes están perfectas para hacer un pastel.
These green apples are perfect for making a pie. - El vendedor del mercado me regaló una manzana extra porque era el último cliente del día.
The market vendor gave me an extra apple because I was the last customer of the day.
Common Phrases with 'manzana'
- manzana de la discordia
bone of contention (apple of discord) - más sano que una manzana
fit as a fiddle (healthier than an apple)
How to Use 'manzana'
'Manzana' also means a city block: 'la tienda está a dos manzanas' (the store is two blocks away), a meaning especially common in Spain and the Southern Cone. The apple tree is 'manzano' (masculine).
Regional note: For 'city block', Mexico and much of Latin America prefer 'cuadra', while Spain uses 'manzana'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Apple' in Spanish is 'manzana', pronounced mahn-SAH-nah.
It is spelled m-a-n-z-a-n-a.
'Manzana' is feminine: you say 'la manzana'.
The plural of 'manzana' is 'manzanas'.
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