Fruits and vegetables vocabulary in Spanish, including common words and example sentences to help you talk about food confidently.
Welcome to the Fruits and Vegetables section of Spanish vocabulary! Here you’ll find essential Spanish words for common fruits and vegetables, along with example sentences to see how they’re used in context. This guide will help you confidently talk about shopping, cooking, and eating in Spanish.
Fruits
Spanish and English nouns for common fruits, with example sentences.
| Singular (Esp.) | Plural (Esp.) | Singular (Eng.) | Plural (Eng.) | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| manzana / manzanas (f) | manzana / manzanas | apple / apples | apple / apples | Quiero una manzana. | I want an apple. |
| plátano / plátanos (m) | plátano / plátanos | banana / bananas | banana / bananas | Los plátanos son amarillos. | Bananas are yellow. |
| naranja / naranjas (f) | naranja / naranjas | orange / oranges | orange / oranges | Bebí jugo de naranja. | I drank orange juice. |
| uva / uvas (f) | uva / uvas | grape / grapes | grape / grapes | Las uvas están frescas. | The grapes are fresh. |
| fresa / fresas (f) | fresa / fresas | strawberry / strawberries | strawberry / strawberries | Me gustan las fresas. | I like strawberries. |
| piña / piñas (f) | piña / piñas | pineapple / pineapples | pineapple / pineapples | Comí piña esta mañana. | I ate pineapple this morning. |
| limón / limones (m) | limón / limones | lemon / lemons | lemon / lemons | Exprime un limón. | Squeeze a lemon. |
| melón / melones (m) | melón / melones | melon / melons | melon / melons | El melón está dulce. | The melon is sweet. |
| mango / mangos (m) | mango / mangos | mango / mangos | mango / mangos | Compré un mango. | I bought a mango. |
| durazno / duraznos (m) | durazno / duraznos | peach / peaches | peach / peaches | El durazno está maduro. | The peach is ripe. |
Vegetables
Spanish and English nouns for common vegetables, with example sentences.
| Singular (Esp.) | Plural (Esp.) | Singular (Eng.) | Plural (Eng.) | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tomate / tomates (m) | tomate / tomates | tomato / tomatoes | tomato / tomatoes | Corté un tomate. | I cut a tomato. |
| lechuga (f) | lechuga | lettuce | lettuce | La lechuga está crujiente. | The lettuce is crispy. |
| cebolla / cebollas (f) | cebolla / cebollas | onion / onions | onion / onions | Piqué una cebolla. | I chopped an onion. |
| zanahoria / zanahorias (f) | zanahoria / zanahorias | carrot / carrots | carrot / carrots | Comí zanahorias hoy. | I ate carrots today. |
| papa / papas (f) | papa / papas | potato / potatoes | potato / potatoes | Cociné papas al horno. | I baked potatoes. |
| ajo (m) | ajo | garlic | garlic | Añadí ajo a la salsa. | I added garlic to the sauce. |
| pimiento / pimientos (m) | pimiento / pimientos | pepper / peppers | pepper / peppers | El pimiento es rojo. | The pepper is red. |
| pepino / pepinos (m) | pepino / pepinos | cucumber / cucumbers | cucumber / cucumbers | El pepino está frío. | The cucumber is cold. |
| calabacín / calabacines (m) | calabacín / calabacines | zucchini / zucchinis | zucchini / zucchinis | Cociné calabacín a la plancha. | I grilled zucchini. |
| brócoli / brócolis (m) | brócoli / brócolis | broccoli | broccoli | El brócoli tiene muchas vitaminas. | Broccoli has many vitamins. |
Sample Sentences
Common sentences using fruit and vegetable vocabulary.
| Español | English |
|---|---|
| Me gustaría comprar manzanas y naranjas. | I would like to buy apples and oranges. |
| ¿Tienes zanahorias frescas? | Do you have fresh carrots? |
| Prefiero el jugo de piña. | I prefer pineapple juice. |
| La ensalada lleva lechuga y tomate. | The salad has lettuce and tomato. |
| Puse uvas en la mesa. | I put grapes on the table. |
| ¿Quieres una papa al horno? | Do you want a baked potato? |
| Añade un poco de ajo a la sopa. | Add a little garlic to the soup. |
| Compré pimientos y cebollas para la cena. | I bought peppers and onions for dinner. |
| El melón está muy dulce hoy. | The melon is very sweet today. |
| Cociné calabacín con un poco de aceite. | I cooked zucchini with a little oil. |
Now you have the basic Spanish vocabulary for common fruits and vegetables, plus example sentences to guide you. ¡Buen provecho! (Enjoy your meal!)
¿Cómo se dice 'I would like to buy apples and oranges.' en español?
Me gustaría comprar manzanas y naranjas.
The correct translation is 'Me gustaría comprar manzanas y naranjas.' which means 'I would like to buy apples and oranges.' The other options mention different fruits or use incorrect verbs.
Flashcards (1 of 30)
- Singular (Esp.): manzana / manzanas (f)
- Plural (Esp.): manzana / manzanas
- Singular (Eng.): apple / apples
- Plural (Eng.): apple / apples
- English Example: I want an apple.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
