fruto
“fruto” means “fruit” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
fruit
Also: produce, nut
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El árbol dio su primer fruto después de tres años.
A2The tree produced its first fruit after three years.
Las nueces son un tipo de fruto seco muy saludable.
A2Walnuts are a very healthy type of dried fruit/nut.
El fruto protege las semillas en su interior.
B1The fruit protects the seeds inside.
result, reward
Also: offspring
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Este éxito es el fruto de muchos años de esfuerzo.
B1This success is the result of many years of effort.
Por fin estamos viendo los frutos de nuestro trabajo.
B1We are finally seeing the rewards of our work.
Sus ideas no dieron fruto y el proyecto falló.
B2His ideas didn't bear fruit and the project failed.
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Which word should you use if you want to buy an apple to eat?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'fructus', which meant 'enjoyment' or 'the produce of a plant'. It comes from the verb 'frui', meaning 'to enjoy'.
First recorded: 12th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a tomato a 'fruto' or a 'fruta'?
Scientifically/botanically, it is a 'fruto' (it has seeds). However, in the kitchen, it is a vegetable (verdura), and it is never called a 'fruta' because it isn't sweet.
Can 'fruto' be feminine?
No, 'fruto' is always masculine (el fruto). If you change it to feminine (la fruta), the meaning changes to 'edible fruit' like a snack.
What is the difference between 'resultado' and 'fruto'?
'Resultado' is neutral and applies to anything (like 2+2). 'Fruto' is more positive and implies that something grew or was created through work, much like a plant growing fruit.