Juice in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'juice' is 'jugo', pronounced HOO-goh (IPA: /ˈxugo/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: jugos).
Pronunciation: HOO-goh
| Spanish | jugo |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | HOO-goh · /ˈxugo/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | jugos |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'jugo'
- Tomo jugo de naranja en el desayuno.
I drink orange juice at breakfast. - ¿Tienen jugo natural o solo de botella?
Do you have fresh juice or only bottled? - El niño pidió un jugo de manzana con su sándwich.
The boy ordered an apple juice with his sandwich. - En el mercado venden jugos recién exprimidos de frutas tropicales que no había probado nunca.
At the market they sell freshly squeezed juices from tropical fruits I had never tried.
Common Phrases with 'jugo'
- sacarle el jugo a algo
to make the most of something
How to Use 'jugo'
The 'j' is a strong 'h' sound: HOO-goh. 'Sacarle jugo a algo' (to get the juice out of something) means to make the most of it.
Regional note: This is a classic regional split: Latin America says 'jugo', Spain says 'zumo'. Ordering 'un zumo de naranja' in Mexico will be understood but sounds distinctly Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Juice' in Spanish is 'jugo', pronounced HOO-goh.
It is spelled j-u-g-o.
'Jugo' is masculine: you say 'el jugo'.
The plural of 'jugo' is 'jugos'.
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