Strawberry in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'strawberry' is 'fresa', pronounced FREH-sah (IPA: /ˈfɾesa/). It is an A1-level feminine noun (plural: fresas).
Pronunciation: FREH-sah
| Spanish | fresa |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | FREH-sah · /ˈfɾesa/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | fresas |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'fresa'
- Las fresas con crema son mi postre favorito.
Strawberries with cream are my favorite dessert. - ¿Ya es temporada de fresas?
Is it strawberry season yet? - Compré una caja de fresas frescas en el puesto del mercado.
I bought a box of fresh strawberries at the market stall. - El pastel de cumpleaños llevaba fresas, chocolate y mucha crema batida.
The birthday cake had strawberries, chocolate, and lots of whipped cream.
Common Phrases with 'fresa'
- fresas con crema
strawberries and cream - ser fresa
to be preppy/posh (Mexico, slang)
How to Use 'fresa'
In Mexican slang, 'fresa' describes a preppy, posh, or spoiled person ('es muy fresa'), a meaning every learner traveling to Mexico should know. The fruit sense is universal.
Regional note: In Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay, the strawberry is 'frutilla', and 'fresa' there may not be understood as the fruit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Strawberry' in Spanish is 'fresa', pronounced FREH-sah.
It is spelled f-r-e-s-a.
'Fresa' is feminine: you say 'la fresa'.
The plural of 'fresa' is 'fresas'.
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