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How to Say "peanut" in Spanish

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cacahuete

/ka-ka-WET-eh//kakaˈwete/

nounA1general
Use 'cacahuete' for the common, everyday term for the edible peanut, widely understood across most Spanish-speaking regions.
A whole peanut in its textured tan shell and a few shelled peanut kernels beside it.

Examples

Me gusta comer cacahuetes mientras veo la televisión.

I like to eat peanuts while I watch TV.

¿Esta salsa lleva cacahuete? Soy alérgico.

Does this sauce have peanuts in it? I'm allergic.

La mantequilla de cacahuete es muy popular en los Estados Unidos.

Peanut butter is very popular in the United States.

Always Masculine

Even though it ends in 'e', which can sometimes be tricky, 'cacahuete' is always a masculine word. Use 'el' for one and 'los' for many.

Simple Plurals

To talk about more than one, just add an 's' to the end: 'los cacahuetes'.

Gender Confusion

Mistake: “La cacahuete es rica.”

Correction: El cacahuete es rico. Remember that words ending in -ete are almost always masculine.

maní

nounA1general
Opt for 'maní' when referring to peanuts, especially in Latin American countries where it is the more prevalent term.

Examples

Me encanta comer maní tostado mientras veo una película.

I love eating roasted peanuts while I watch a movie.

Regional Preference

The primary confusion arises from regional preference. While both 'cacahuete' and 'maní' are understood, using the term more common in your specific region or the region of your audience will sound more natural.

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