How to Say "succulent" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “succulent” is “jugoso” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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adjectiveA2
tender and tasty food
Examples
Esta naranja está muy jugosa.
This orange is very juicy.
El pollo asado quedó tierno y jugoso.
The roasted chicken turned out tender and juicy.
Prefiero las frutas jugosas para hacer batidos.
I prefer juicy fruits for making smoothies.
Matching the Noun
This word must change to match what you are describing. Use 'jugoso' for masculine items (el filete) and 'jugosa' for feminine items (la sandía).
Placement Matters
Usually, you place 'jugoso' after the noun it describes, like 'una pera jugosa,' to distinguish it from other pears.
Confusing Nouns and Adjectives
Mistake: “La naranja es mucho jugo.”
Correction: La naranja está muy jugosa.
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