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frutos

/froo-tohs/

fruits

A wooden crate filled with a variety of colorful fresh fruits like apples, oranges, and grapes.

Frutos can refer to the literal harvest of botanical produce like fresh fruit.

frutos(noun)

mA2

fruits

?

botanical or agricultural produce

Also:

nuts

?

as in 'frutos secos'

,

produce

?

general harvest

📝 In Action

Los árboles están cargados de frutos este año.

A2

The trees are loaded with fruits this year.

Me encanta comer frutos secos como merienda.

A2

I love eating nuts as a snack.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • frutos secos – nuts / dried fruits
  • dar frutos – to bear fruit

💡 Grammar Points

Fruto vs. Fruta

Use 'fruto' (masculine) for the botanical part of a plant or nuts. Use 'fruta' (feminine) for the sweet, edible fruits like apples or bananas.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Nuts are not just 'nueces'

Mistake: "Using 'frutas secas' for nuts."

Correction: Use 'frutos secos' to refer to the category of nuts (walnuts, almonds, etc.).

⭐ Usage Tips

Botanical context

If you are reading a science book or talking about gardening, 'frutos' is the term you'll see most often for what a plant produces.

A person holding a large, shiny golden trophy while standing in a lush green garden.

Frutos can also represent the figurative rewards or successful results of hard work.

frutos(noun)

mB1

fruits

?

figurative results or rewards

Also:

rewards

?

positive outcomes

,

benefits

?

advantages gained

📝 In Action

Al fin vemos los frutos de nuestro esfuerzo.

B1

We are finally seeing the fruits of our effort.

Su dedicación dio grandes frutos en el proyecto.

B1

His dedication bore great fruit in the project.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • resultados (results)
  • recompensas (rewards)
  • logros (achievements)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • recoger los frutos – to reap the rewards
  • fruto del trabajo – fruit of one's labor

💡 Grammar Points

Abstract Plural

While you can use the singular 'fruto' for a result, the plural 'frutos' is very common when talking about multiple benefits or a general outcome of effort.

⭐ Usage Tips

Professional settings

Using 'frutos' in a business or academic setting sounds very natural and sophisticated when describing success.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: frutos

Question 1 of 2

Which phrase would you use to talk about eating almonds and walnuts?

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Word Family

fruto(fruit (singular)) - noun
fruta(fruit (edible)) - noun
frutería(fruit shop) - noun
disfrutar(to enjoy (literally: to take the fruit from)) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'fruto' and 'fruta'?

'Fruto' is the general botanical term and is also used figuratively (e.g., fruit of labor). 'Fruta' specifically refers to edible, sweet fruits like apples and oranges.

Does 'frutos' always have to be plural?

No, you can use 'fruto' in the singular to describe a specific result, but 'frutos' is more common when speaking generally about rewards.