How to Say "coconut" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “coconut” is “coco” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Quiero beber agua de coco, está muy refrescante.
I want to drink coconut water, it is very refreshing.
¡Ten cuidado! Te vas a dar un golpe en el coco.
Be careful! You're going to hit your head.
Mi abuelo tiene un coco increíble para las matemáticas.
My grandfather has an incredible brain/knack for math.
Masculine Noun Rule
Even though 'coco' ends in -o, which usually signals a masculine noun, remember that it is always used with the masculine article: 'el coco' (the coconut/head).
Confusing 'Head' Meanings
Mistake: “Using 'coco' in formal situations when you mean 'cabeza'.”
Correction: Use 'coco' only in informal talk when referring to the head or intellect. 'Cabeza' is the standard, neutral word for the body part.
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