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almendra

al-MEN-drah/alˈmendɾa/

“almendra” means “almond” in Spanish (the edible nut/seed).

almond

Also: kernel
NounfA2
Spain
A single, whole almond nut with its characteristic brown skin and oval shape, shown in a simple style.

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Puse unas almendras en mi yogur.

A1

I put some almonds in my yogurt.

Prefiero la leche de almendra en mi café.

A2

I prefer almond milk in my coffee.

Esta tarta está hecha con almendra molida en lugar de harina.

B1

This cake is made with ground almonds instead of flour.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • fruto seco (nut (general category))

Common Collocations

  • leche de almendras – almond milk
  • almendras garrapiñadas – candied/caramelized almonds
  • almendra molida – ground almonds / almond flour

Idioms & Expressions

  • ojos de almendra – almond-shaped eyes

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "almendra" in Spanish:

almond→kernel→

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👥 Word Family▼
almendro(almond tree) — Noun
almendrado(almond-flavored / almond-shaped) — Adjective
almendrita(little almond) — Noun
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📚 Etymology▼

From the Arabic 'al-mendra', which originally came from the Latin 'amygdala'. The 'al-' prefix is a common marker for Spanish words borrowed from Arabic.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: almondFrench: amandePortuguese: amêndoa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'almendra' masculine or feminine?

It is feminine. You should say 'la almendra' or 'las almendras'.

What is the difference between 'almendra' and 'nuez'?

While both are 'nuts' in English, 'almendra' is specifically an almond, whereas 'nuez' usually refers specifically to a walnut (though it can sometimes mean nut in general).

How do you say 'almond flour'?

You can say 'harina de almendra' or 'almendra molida' (which literally means ground almond).