Tomato in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'tomato' is 'tomate', pronounced toh-MAH-teh (IPA: /toˈmate/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: tomates).
Pronunciation: toh-MAH-teh
| Spanish | tomate |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | toh-MAH-teh · /toˈmate/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | tomates |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'tomate'
- La ensalada lleva tomate, lechuga y cebolla.
The salad has tomato, lettuce, and onion. - ¿Me da un kilo de tomates maduros, por favor?
Could you give me a kilo of ripe tomatoes, please? - Mi padre cultiva tomates en el huerto del patio.
My father grows tomatoes in the backyard garden. - La salsa de tomate casera de mi abuela tarda horas en cocinarse, pero vale la pena.
My grandmother's homemade tomato sauce takes hours to cook, but it's worth it.
Common Phrases with 'tomate'
- ponerse como un tomate
to turn red as a tomato (blush) - salsa de tomate
tomato sauce
How to Use 'tomate'
'Tomate' is masculine despite ending in -e: 'el tomate'. 'Ponerse como un tomate' means to blush bright red. The word comes from Nahuatl 'tomatl'.
Regional note: In central Mexico, the red tomato is 'jitomate', while 'tomate' (or 'tomate verde') means the green tomatillo used in salsa verde.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Tomato' in Spanish is 'tomate', pronounced toh-MAH-teh.
It is spelled t-o-m-a-t-e.
'Tomate' is masculine: you say 'el tomate'.
The plural of 'tomate' is 'tomates'.
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