nueces

nweh-sehsˈnweses

“nueces” means “walnuts” in Spanish (The specific brain-shaped nut from a walnut tree).

walnuts

Also: nuts

NounfA1

A pile of whole and shelled walnuts on a wooden surface.

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Puse algunas nueces en mi ensalada para que esté crujiente.

I put some walnuts in my salad to make it crunchy.

Las nueces son una gran fuente de energía.

Nuts are a great source of energy.

Necesito un cascanueces para abrir estas nueces.

I need a nutcracker to open these walnuts.

Word Connections

Synonyms

frutos secos (dried fruits/nuts (general category))

Common Collocations

pelar nueces – to shell walnuts
leche de nueces – nut milk

Idioms & Expressions

Mucho ruido y pocas nueces – A lot of fuss about something that isn't actually important or doesn't happen.

Vocabulary Collections

Fruits

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Words that translate to "nueces" in Spanish:

nuts→walnuts→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: nueces

Question 1 of 2

What happens to the singular word 'nuez' when it becomes plural?

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👥 Word Family▼

nuez(walnut (singular)) — Noun

nogal(walnut tree) — Noun

cascanueces(nutcracker) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

veces pecescreces

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'nux', which simply meant 'nut'. Over time, Spanish speakers used the plural 'nueces' to refer to the most common variety they ate.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: nucleusFrench: noixItalian: noci

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'nueces' masculine or feminine?

It is feminine. You should say 'las nueces' or 'muchas nueces'.

Does 'nueces' always mean walnuts?

Technically yes, but in many casual settings, it is used as a general term for any edible nut.