manzanas
/man-SAH-nas/
apples
Manzanas as fruit: A group of delicious apples.
📝 In Action
Me encantan las manzanas rojas, son muy dulces.
A1I love red apples; they are very sweet.
¿Cuántas manzanas necesitamos para hacer el pastel?
A1How many apples do we need to make the pie?
El árbol está lleno de manzanas verdes que aún no están maduras.
A2The tree is full of green apples that are not ripe yet.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Plural
Since 'manzana' is a feminine noun, its plural form 'manzanas' must be used with feminine plural articles and adjectives (e.g., 'las manzanas', 'manzanas deliciosas').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Gender
Mistake: "Los manzanas"
Correction: Las manzanas. Remember that 'manzana' is a feminine word, so you must use 'las' for the article.
⭐ Usage Tips
Counting Fruit
When referring to apples in general or a quantity, use the plural: 'Hay muchas manzanas' (There are many apples). If referring to a specific single fruit, use 'manzana'.
Manzanas as urban planning: An illustration of several clearly defined city blocks.
📝 In Action
Caminamos tres manzanas antes de encontrar el restaurante.
B2We walked three blocks before finding the restaurant.
El ayuntamiento planea renovar varias manzanas en el centro histórico.
C1The city council plans to renovate several blocks in the historic center.
💡 Grammar Points
Context is Key
When talking about directions or city layouts, 'manzana' means a block. In this context, it often follows a number to indicate distance (e.g., 'dos manzanas más').
⭐ Usage Tips
Regional Differences
In many Latin American countries, the word 'cuadra' is more frequently used than 'manzana' to mean a city block.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: manzanas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'manzanas' to mean the fruit?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la forma singular de 'manzanas'?
La forma singular es 'manzana'. It is used when you are talking about just one apple or one city block.
Is 'manzanas' masculine or feminine?
'Manzanas' is a feminine plural noun. You must use the feminine article 'las' with it (las manzanas).