¡Hola, amigos! Fruits are a tasty part of daily life, and learning their names in Spanish is a great way to build your vocabulary. This post makes it simple and fun. I’ve even created a few games to help you learn all this in a snap! But, of course, the real practice will take place in our lessons.
In class, we’ll make learning fruits fun—acting out market scenes, chatting about recipes, learning their health benefits, and more. So, with my help, your buddy Teacher Martincho, you’ll not only remember the words but also use them naturally. Let’s get started!
1. FRUITS WITH SIMILAR NAMES IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH
First, let’s start with the easy part. I’ll simply provide you with two lists of fruits whose names are the same or very similar in English and Spanish.
A. The following fruits have nearly identical names in both languages:
Vicente, a voice from Spain, will pronounce the Spanish words for you in this list and all the upcoming ones.
| # | Español | English |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banana (PLÁTANO) | Banana |
| 2 | Kiwi | Kiwi |
| 3 | Mango | Mango |
| 4 | Melón | Melon |
| 5 | Papaya | Papaya |
B. These ones are not the same, but similar:
| # | ESPAÑOL | ENGLISH |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COCO | COCONUT |
| 2 | LIMÓN | LEMON |
| 3 | MANDARINA | MANDARIN |
| 4 | PERA | PEAR |
Let’s play this game so you learn these fruits in a snap!
2. BERRIES
In Spanish, berries are called “bayas,” but this term isn’t used very often. Instead, people usually refer to each berry by its name or say “frutas del bosque” (forest fruits). Here, we’ll learn the five most common ones:
| # | ESPAÑOL | ENGLISH |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARÁNDANO AZUL | BLUEBERRY |
| 2 | ARÁNDANO ROJO | CRANBERRY |
| 3 | FRESA (FRUTILLA) | STRAWBERRY |
| 4 | FRAMBUESA | RASPBERRY |
| 5 | MORA | BLACKBERRY |
Let’s learn this!
3.THE MOST POPULAR FRUITS
These fruits are among the most commonly known and enjoyed by people around the world. Learning their names in Spanish will help you in everyday conversations, shopping, and dining.
| # | ESPAÑOL | INGLÉS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CEREZA | CHERRY |
| 2 | CIRUELA | PLUM |
| 3 | DURAZNO (MELOCOTÓN) | PEACH |
| 4 | MANZANA | APPLE |
| 5 | NARANJA | ORANGE |
| 6 | PIÑA (ANANÁ) | PINEAPPLE |
| 7 | POMELO | GRAPEFRUIT |
| 8 | SANDÍA | WATERMELON |
| 9 | UVA | GRAPE |
Let’s learn this in a snap!
4. BONUS FRUITS
These fruits may not be the most popular for everyone, but they are included here because they can be useful depending on your taste or where you live. Feel free to learn these names only if you find them relevant to you.
| # | Español | English |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Damasco | Apricot |
| 2 | DÁTIL | DATE |
| 3 | Granada | Pomegranate |
| 4 | Higo | Fig |
| 5 | Plátano | Plantain |
If you want to learn these special fruits, play this game!
You’ve just learned the names of 28 fruits in Spanish! And don’t worry—we’ll bring everything to life in our lessons!
