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trigo

TREE-goh

nounmA2
wheat?the cereal grain used for flour
Also:grain?referring to the plant in a field

πŸ“ In Action

El pan estΓ‘ hecho de harina de trigo.

A1

Bread is made from wheat flour.

Los campos de trigo son hermosos en verano.

A2

The wheat fields are beautiful in the summer.

No puedo comer trigo porque soy celΓ­aco.

B1

I can't eat wheat because I am celiac.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cereal (cereal/grain)

Common Collocations

  • harina de trigo – wheat flour
  • campo de trigo – wheat field
  • espiga de trigo – ear of wheat
  • trigo sarraceno – buckwheat

Idioms & Expressions

  • No ser trigo limpio – To be untrustworthy or suspicious
  • Separar el grano del trigo – To separate the good from the bad (similar to 'separate the wheat from the chaff')

πŸ’‘ Grammar Points

Always Masculine

The word 'trigo' is always masculine. Even if you are talking about a lot of it, use 'el' or 'mucho'.

Singular vs. Plural

Like the word 'rice,' we usually use 'trigo' in the singular form to talk about the grain in general.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing with flour

Mistake: "Using 'trigo' when you mean 'harina'."

Correction: Use 'trigo' for the plant/grain and 'harina' for the white powder used in baking.

⭐ Usage Tips

Describing People

If someone says a person is 'trigo limpio,' they mean that person is honest and has nothing to hide.

✏️ Quick Practice

πŸ’‘ Quick Quiz: trigo

Question 1 of 2

What does the expression 'no ser trigo limpio' imply about someone?

πŸ“š More Resources

Word Family

trigal(wheat field) - noun
triguero(related to wheat / wheat-colored) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'trigo' the same as 'cereal'?

Trigo is a specific type of cereal. In Spanish, 'cereales' is the general category that includes wheat, rice, corn, and oats.

How do you say 'whole wheat' in Spanish?

You say 'trigo integral' or 'harina integral' (whole-grain flour).