uva
“uva” means “grape” in Spanish (the fruit itself).
grape
Also: raisin
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Me gusta comer una uva verde después de cenar.
A1I like eating a green grape after dinner.
En España, comemos doce uvas para celebrar el Año Nuevo.
A2In Spain, we eat twelve grapes to celebrate the New Year.
El campesino está recolectando la uva para hacer vino.
B1The farmer is harvesting the grapes to make wine.
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If a friend says they are 'de mala uva', how do they feel?
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From the Latin word 'uva', which was used by the Romans to describe both the fruit and the vine itself.
First recorded: 10th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I use 'uva' to talk about wine?
Not directly. 'Uva' is the fruit. To talk about the drink, use 'vino'. However, you might talk about the 'tipo de uva' (grape variety) when discussing wine flavors.
Is it 'el uva' or 'la uva'?
It is 'la uva'. It is a feminine noun.
How do I ask for a bunch of grapes at a market?
You can say: 'Quisiera un racimo de uvas, por favor' (I would like a bunch of grapes, please).