How to Say "sweet orange" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “sweet orange” is “china” — B2 level.

English → SpanishB2

china

nounB2informal

Differentiating from sour oranges

Quiero un vaso de jugo de china fresca.

I want a glass of fresh orange juice.

Compré cinco chinas dulces en el mercado.

I bought five sweet oranges at the market.

Mistake: “Using 'china' for orange in standard international Spanish contexts.”

Correction: Use 'naranja' universally. Reserve 'china' for when speaking in Puerto Rico or specific Caribbean islands.

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