Inklingo
← Dictionary

manzanas

man-SAH-nas/manˈsanas/

“manzanas” means “apples” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

apples

NounfA1
Three brightly colored, ripe red apples resting on a simple wooden surface.

📝 In Action

Me encantan las manzanas rojas, son muy dulces.

A1

I love red apples; they are very sweet.

¿Cuántas manzanas necesitamos para hacer el pastel?

A1

How many apples do we need to make the pie?

El árbol está lleno de manzanas verdes que aún no están maduras.

A2

The tree is full of green apples that are not ripe yet.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • manzanas verdes – green apples
  • manzanas rojas – red apples
  • jugo de manzanas – apple juice

Idioms & Expressions

  • la manzana de la discordia – the source of conflict or dispute (uses the singular form, but refers to the same object)

city blocks

Also: squares
NounfB2
An aerial view showing a clear grid pattern of four square city blocks separated by intersecting streets.

📝 In Action

Caminamos tres manzanas antes de encontrar el restaurante.

B2

We walked three blocks before finding the restaurant.

El ayuntamiento planea renovar varias manzanas en el centro histórico.

C1

The city council plans to renovate several blocks in the historic center.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "manzanas" in Spanish:

apples→city blocks→squares→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: manzanas

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'manzanas' to mean the fruit?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
manzana(apple (singular)) — Noun
manzano(apple tree) — Noun
manzanita(little apple) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
campanasmañanas
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Vulgar Latin term *mattiāna*, referring to a specific variety of apple named after the Roman family Matius. It has been used in Spanish since the Middle Ages.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: melanzanaPortuguese: maçã

💡 Master Spanish

Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!

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).