How to Say "pear" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pear” is “pera” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
the edible fruit
Examples
Me gusta comer una pera de postre.
I like to eat a pear for dessert.
Las peras están maduras y muy dulces.
The pears are ripe and very sweet.
Hay que lavar bien la pera antes de comerla.
The pear must be washed well before eating it.
Gender of Fruit
In Spanish, the fruit is usually feminine (la pera) while the tree that grows it is often masculine (el peral).
Making it Plural
Since 'pera' ends in a vowel, you just add an 's' to make it plural: 'las peras'.
The Tree vs. The Fruit
Mistake: “Me gusta sentarme bajo la pera.”
Correction: Me gusta sentarme bajo el peral. Use 'peral' for the tree and 'pera' for the fruit.
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