Carrot in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'carrot' is 'zanahoria', pronounced sah-nah-OH-ryah (IPA: /sanaˈoɾja/). It is a B1-level feminine noun (plural: zanahorias).
| Spanish | zanahoria |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | sah-nah-OH-ryah · /sanaˈoɾja/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | zanahorias |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'zanahoria'
- El conejo come zanahorias todos los días.
The rabbit eats carrots every day. - ¿El jugo de zanahoria es bueno para la vista?
Is carrot juice good for your eyesight? - Ralla dos zanahorias para la ensalada.
Grate two carrots for the salad. - El pastel de zanahoria con crema de queso es uno de los postres más pedidos del café.
Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is one of the most ordered desserts at the café.
Common Phrases with 'zanahoria'
- el palo y la zanahoria
the carrot and the stick
How to Use 'zanahoria'
The 'h' is silent, so the stress lands smoothly on 'OH': sa-na-OH-ria. In Spain the initial 'z' is a 'th' sound. The 'carrot and stick' approach is 'el palo y la zanahoria'.
Regional note: In Argentina and Uruguay, calling someone 'zanahoria' colloquially means they are naive or a bit dull.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Carrot' in Spanish is 'zanahoria', pronounced sah-nah-OH-ryah.
It is spelled z-a-n-a-h-o-r-i-a.
'Zanahoria' is feminine: you say 'la zanahoria'.
The plural of 'zanahoria' is 'zanahorias'.
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