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hongos

OHN-gohs/ˈonɡos/

“hongos” means “mushrooms” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

mushrooms

Also: fungi
NounmA1
A cluster of red and white spotted mushrooms growing on a mossy forest floor.

📝 In Action

Me gusta la pizza con muchos hongos.

A1

I like pizza with a lot of mushrooms.

Hay muchos hongos de colores en el bosque.

A2

There are many colorful mushrooms in the forest.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • setas (wild mushrooms)
  • champiñones (button mushrooms)

Common Collocations

  • hongos comestibles – edible mushrooms
  • hongos silvestres – wild mushrooms

fungus

Also: mold
NounmB1
A microscopic view of colorful, rounded fungal spores and branching filaments.

📝 In Action

Tengo hongos en los pies por ir al gimnasio.

B1

I have a fungal infection on my feet from going to the gym.

Limpia la pared, tiene muchos hongos por la humedad.

B2

Clean the wall; it has a lot of mold because of the humidity.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • moho (mold)
  • micosis (fungal infection)

Common Collocations

  • crema para los hongos – antifungal cream
  • hongos en las uñas – nail fungus

Vocabulary Collections

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "hongos" in Spanish:

fungi→mushrooms→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: hongos

Question 1 of 2

If you are at a restaurant in Mexico and want mushrooms on your steak, what do you ask for?

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👥 Word Family▼
hongo(mushroom/fungus (singular)) — Noun
fúngico(fungal) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
bongoscongos
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'fungus', which scientists still use today to describe the whole kingdom of mushrooms and molds.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: fungusPortuguese: fungo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'hongos' always masculine?

Yes, even if you are talking about many different types, it is always 'los hongos'.

What is the difference between 'hongos' and 'champiñones'?

'Hongos' is the general word for all fungi. 'Champiñones' usually refers specifically to the common white button mushrooms you find in grocery stores.