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paraguayo

pah-rah-gwah-yoh/paɾaˈɣwaʝo/

“paraguayo” means “Paraguayan” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

Paraguayan

Also: from Paraguay
A colorful map silhouette of Paraguay filled with the patterns and colors of the Paraguayan flag.

📝 In Action

Mi nuevo vecino es paraguayo.

A1

My new neighbor is Paraguayan.

Me encanta el folklore paraguayo.

A2

I love Paraguayan folklore.

El equipo paraguayo jugó un partido excelente.

B1

The Paraguayan team played an excellent match.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • pueblo paraguayo – Paraguayan people
  • gobierno paraguayo – Paraguayan government
  • mate paraguayo – Paraguayan mate (herbal tea)

flat peach

Also: donut peach
NounmB1
Spain
A single flat, donut-shaped peach with fuzzy skin sitting on a wooden surface.

📝 In Action

¿Has probado nunca un paraguayo? Es muy dulce.

A2

Have you ever tried a flat peach? It is very sweet.

Prefiero el paraguayo porque es más fácil de pelar que el melocotón.

B1

I prefer the flat peach because it is easier to peel than the normal peach.

En verano siempre compro un kilo de paraguayos.

B1

In summer, I always buy a kilo of flat peaches.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • chato (flat (regional name for the fruit))

Common Collocations

  • paraguayo maduro – ripe flat peach
  • mermelada de paraguayo – flat peach jam

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "paraguayo" in Spanish:

donut peach→flat peach→from paraguay→paraguayan→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: paraguayo

Question 1 of 3

If you see 'Paraguayos: 2€/kg' at a Spanish market, what are they selling?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
Paraguay(Paraguay (the country)) — Noun
paraguaya(Paraguayan (female)) — Adjective
paraguayismo(a word or expression typical of Paraguay) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Named after the country Paraguay. The fruit name likely comes from its exotic origin or association with the Southern Hemisphere climate where such varieties were noted.

First recorded: 19th century (for the fruit specifically in botanical contexts)

Cognates (Related words)

English: Paraguayan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'paraguayo' mean 'umbrella'?

No, that's a common mix-up! An umbrella is 'paraguas'. A 'paraguayo' is either a person from Paraguay or a flat peach.

Is the fruit 'paraguayo' the same as a nectarine?

Not exactly. It is a variety of peach that is flat and disc-shaped. It has a velvety skin like a peach, but its shape is very different.

Can I use 'paraguayo' to describe a car made in Paraguay?

Yes! It can be used as an adjective for any masculine noun to indicate it comes from Paraguay.