How to Say "almond" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “almond” is “almendra” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Puse unas almendras en mi yogur.
I put some almonds in my yogurt.
Prefiero la leche de almendra en mi café.
I prefer almond milk in my coffee.
Esta tarta está hecha con almendra molida en lugar de harina.
This cake is made with ground almonds instead of flour.
Always Feminine
The word 'almendra' is a feminine noun, so you should always use 'la' or 'una' with it, even though it ends in 'a' like many other feminine words.
Singular vs. Plural in Cooking
When talking about an ingredient in general (like almond milk or almond flour), we often use the singular 'almendra'. When talking about the individual nuts you eat, use the plural 'almendras'.
Confusing the Nut with the Tree
Mistake: “Comí una manzana del almendra.”
Correction: Comí una almendra del almendro.
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