zumo

THOO-moh/ˈθumo/

“zumo” means “juice” in Spanish (liquid extracted from fruit or vegetables).

juice

Also: sap, essence

SpainLatin America

Quiero un zumo de naranja recién exprimido.

I want a freshly squeezed orange juice.

¿Prefieres zumo de manzana o de piña?

Do you prefer apple or pineapple juice?

Beber mucho zumo natural es muy saludable.

Drinking a lot of natural juice is very healthy.

Words that translate to "zumo" in Spanish:

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👥 Word Family▼

zumoso(juicy) — Adjective

exprimir(to squeeze juice) — Verb

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

From the Arabic word 'zūm', which was used to describe broth or liquid extracts.

First recorded: 13th century

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Is 'zumo' used for the juice that comes out of meat?

No, in Spain, 'zumo' is almost exclusively for fruits and vegetables. The juice from meat is called 'jugo'.

How do I pronounce the 'z' in 'zumo'?

In Spain, it's pronounced like the 'th' in 'think'. In Latin America, it's pronounced like an 's'.