Lemon in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: lee-mohn
IPA: /li’mon/

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Words related to Lemon in Spanish

Tarta de limón – Lemon pie
Zumo/Jugo de limón – Lemon juice
Rodaja de limón – Lemon slice
Cáscara de limón – Lemon zest/peel
Limonero – Lemon tree
Limonada – Lemonade

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other meanings

in some contexts, “limón” can be used as a slang term to describe a person who is sour or negative in attitude.
Additionally, “limon” or “limo” is a common short version of “limonada” a Spanish word used to describe a lemonade, a sweet and sour drink made from lemons, sugar, and water.

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do not confuse with

“Limón” should not be confused with the Spanish word “limpiar,” which means to clean or to wipe.

Also:
Lemon: “limón” or “lemon”
Lime: “lima-limón” or “lime”

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variations by country

In some Latin American countries, “limón” may be pronounced with a slightly different accent or emphasis on different syllables. Additionally, the word may be used to refer to different types of citrus fruits in different regions, such as lime or lemon-lime hybrids.

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cultural referece

In Spanish cuisine, lemons are used in many different types of dishes, including ceviche, guacamole, and paella. Additionally, in many Spanish cultures, lemons are associated with purification and cleansing, and are used in spiritual and religious ceremonies to ward off evil spirits.

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idioms

“Darle a alguien limones” is a Spanish idiom that means “to give someone a hard time” or “to make things difficult for someone.” It is often used to describe a situation in which someone is intentionally causing problems or making things more challenging than they need to be.

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origin

The Spanish word “limón” comes from the Arabic word “laymūn,” which means lemon. The word was introduced to the Spanish language during the Islamic rule of the Iberian Peninsula in the Middle Ages.

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Sentences that use Lemon

El limón es ácido – The lemon is acidic.
Quiero una limonada con mucho limón – I want a lemonade with a lot of lemon.
Agrega un poco de limón a la ensalada – Add a bit of lemon to the salad.

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Lemon in Central America and Mexico

In Central America and Mexico, the word lima is used. You know, just to mix things up a little.

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limón info.

To remember the word “limón” in Spanish, you might think of the English word “lemon” and note that they both start with the same two letters (le-/li-) and end with an ‘n.’ Likewise, you could visualize a lemon with the word “limón” written on it to create a mental association.

In Spanish, “limón” typically refers to two kinds of citrus fruits:
– Limón verde or limón: This often means a lime in many Latin American countries.
– Limón amarillo: This is used to describe a lemon, especially in Spain where a distinction is made.

Another word for lemon in Spanish, mainly used in some Latin American countries, is “lima.” This can be a bit confusing, as “lima” in English refers to the green citrus fruit known as lime in Spanish.

In some contexts, “limón” can have slang connotations:
– In some places, it can refer to a sour or unpleasant person.
– “Hacer limón” (making lemon) means making a sour face.

Here are some example sentences using “limón”:
– Necesito comprar limones para hacer limonada. (I need to buy lemons to make lemonade.)
– Me gusta tomar agua con limón en ayunas. (I like to drink water with lemon on an empty stomach.)
– El pastel de limón es mi postre favorito. (Lemon cake is my favorite dessert.)

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