Apple in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: mahn-sah-nah
IPA: /man’θana/

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other meanings

“Manzana” can also be used in some contexts to describe a block or section of a city or town, as well as to describe the “core” or center of something.

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do not confuse with

“Manzana” should not be confused with “manzano”, which is a type of apple tree.

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cultural referece

Apples are a symbol of knowledge and temptation in many Spanish cultures, and are often associated with health and wellness due to their high nutritional value.

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idioms

“Ser la manzana de la discordia” (to be the apple of discord) is an idiom used to describe a situation or person that causes disagreement or conflict among others.

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usage

“Manzana” is used to describe the fruit of the apple tree, which is a widely cultivated food item that is used in many different cuisines around the world. Apples can be eaten raw or cooked, and are often used in desserts, pies, and as a snack.

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origin

“Manzana” is a Spanish word that comes from the Latin word “malum”, which means “apple”.

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Spanish Sentences with Apple (Manzana)

Me gusta comer una manzana todos los días – I like to eat an apple every day.
Las manzanas son rojas y verdes – The apples are red and green.
Una manzana al día mantiene alejado al doctor – An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

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Plural vs. Singular

Manzanas (plural) – apples
Manzana (singular) – apple
Yo tengo 3 manzanas – I have 3 apples.
Ella comió 1 manzana – She ate 1 apple.

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manzana info.

Tips to remember the word “manzana”:
– Associate the word with a visual image of an apple and the Spanish-sounding word “Mánzana,” emphasizing the ‘z’.
– Think of the word “manzana” as a combination of “man” and “ana,” perhaps picturing a man handing an apple to a woman named Ana.
– Break it down by sound, “man-zana,” and remember it by creating a mnemonic like “My apple needs zeal and nourishment always.”

Explanations:
“Manzana” is the Spanish word for “apple.” It is a feminine noun, so you would use “la manzana” for “the apple” and “una manzana” for “an apple.”

Other words that mean the same thing:
– In some Spanish-speaking regions, other dialectal words might be used for “apple,” but “manzana” is universally understood in the Spanish-speaking world.

Alternate meanings or slang:
– “Manzana” can also refer to a city block in urban areas; for example, “una manzana de casas” means “a block of houses.”
– In some Spanish-speaking countries, “manzana” is can be a unit of land measurement.

Examples of sentences:
– Me gusta comer una manzana todos los días. (I like to eat an apple every day.)
– Voy a cruzar la manzana para visitar a mi amigo. (I’m going to cross the block to visit my friend.)
– Ella compró dos kilos de manzanas en el mercado. (She bought two kilos of apples at the market.)
– En la próxima manzana, gira a la derecha. (On the next block, turn right.)

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