How to Say "fruits" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “fruits” is “frutas” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Necesito comprar más frutas para hacer la ensalada.
I need to buy more fruits to make the salad.
Las frutas de verano son mis favoritas, especialmente las fresas.
Summer fruits are my favorite, especially strawberries.
El médico me dijo que debo comer cinco porciones de frutas y verduras al día.
The doctor told me I should eat five servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
Feminine Plural
Since 'fruta' ends in '-a', it is a feminine word. Because 'frutas' refers to multiple items, we use the feminine plural articles and adjectives (e.g., 'las frutas', 'muchas frutas').
Singular vs. Plural Concept
In Spanish, you often use the singular 'fruta' when talking about the food group in general, like 'Me gusta comer fruta' (I like to eat fruit), but use 'frutas' when referring to specific types or multiple pieces.
Incorrect Gender
Mistake: “Los frutas son deliciosas.”
Correction: Las frutas son deliciosas. Remember to match the article ('las') to the feminine noun ('frutas').
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