Spanish Snapshots - Fruits Trivia Quiz

In Spanish, the fruit orange is usually called "la naranja," but in some Caribbean regions, it's known as "la china."

This sweet and tangy citrus fruit ("fruta cítrica") grows on evergreen trees ("árboles de hoja perenne") in warm, sunny climates. Oranges are a major source of vitamin C ("vitamina C") and are eaten fresh or squeezed into juice ("jugo" or "zumo," depending on the country). The fruit has a thick peel ("cáscara") that's removed to reveal juicy segments ("gajos") inside.

In Spanish, the word for watermelon is usually "la sandía," but in some parts of South America, such as Venezuela and Colombia, it may also be called "la patilla."

Watermelon is a large, juicy fruit with a thick green rind ("corteza") and sweet red flesh ("pulpa"). It grows on a vine ("enredadera") that spreads across the ground, mostly in warm and sunny climates. It often contains black seeds ("semillas"), although there are seedless varieties ("variedades sin semillas") as well.

In Spanish, grapes are most commonly called "las uvas." In some rural dialects, the word "parra" may be loosely used, though it properly refers to the grapevine.

Grapes are small, round fruits that grow in clusters ("racimos") on vines ("vides" or "parras"). They come in many colors, including green, red, and purple, and can be eaten fresh or dried into raisins ("pasas").

In Spanish, strawberries are usually called "la fresa," but in some countries like Argentina and Uruguay, they are also known as "la frutilla."

Strawberries are bright red berries with tiny seeds ("semillas") on their surface and a sweet, slightly tart flavor. They grow close to the ground on flowering plants ("plantas con flores") and thrive in temperate climates. Strawberries are often used in desserts ("postres") like cakes, ice cream, and jam.

In Spanish, cherries are most commonly called "las cerezas," but in some Andean regions, they may also be referred to as "las guindas," especially when speaking about sour varieties.

Cherries are small, round fruits that grow on deciduous trees ("árboles de hoja caduca") and come in both sweet and tart types. They usually have shiny red or dark purple skin ("piel") and a hard pit ("hueso") inside. Cherries are often used in pies ("pasteles"), preserves ("conservas"), and juices.

In Spanish, the word for banana varies by region: "el plátano" is common in many countries, while "la banana" is used in places like Argentina and in the Caribbean. Both terms might be used differently depending on whether the fruit is sweet or meant for cooking.

Bananas are long, curved fruits with a yellow peel ("cáscara") when ripe. They grow in clusters ("racimos") in tropical climates. Bananas are a good source of potassium ("potasio") and dietary fiber ("fibra dietética").

In Spanish, the word for blueberry is usually "el arándano," but to be more specific, some regions use "arándano azul" to distinguish it from the red cranberry, which is also called "arándano".

Blueberries are small, round berries ("bayas") with a dark blue or purple skin ("piel") and a sweet-tart flavor. They grow on shrubs ("arbustos") in cooler climates and are often harvested in summer. They are commonly used in muffins ("muffins" or "magdalenas") and smoothies ("batidos").

In Spanish, the apple is universally called "la manzana," though you might encounter variations in other languages in Spain, such as Catalan.

Apples come in many varieties ("variedades"), such as Fuji, Granny Smith, and Gala, each with a different flavor ("sabor") and texture ("textura"). They are often used in tarts ("tartas"), sauces ("salsas"), and cider ("sidra") around the world.

In Spanish, raspberries are most commonly called "las frambuesas," but in some rural or regional dialects, especially in parts of Central America, they may also be referred to as "moras rojas," though this can sometimes cause confusion with red mulberries.

Raspberries are soft, red berries ("bayas") made up of many tiny drupelets and have a sweet, slightly tart flavor ("sabor dulce y ligeramente ácido"). They grow on thorny shrubs ("arbustos") and are usually harvested in late summer.

In Spanish, the lemon is usually called "el limón," but in some countries like Mexico and parts of Central America, "limón" can refer to what English speakers call a lime, while a yellow lemon might be called "limón amarillo."

Lemons are high in vitamin C ("vitamina C") and are often used in cooking ("cocina"), baking ("repostería"), and preserving foods ("conservación de alimentos"). Their zest ("ralladura") is also used to add flavor to many dishes.

In Spanish, the plum is most commonly known as "la ciruela," but when referring to dried plums (prunes), people use "la ciruela pasa."

Plums are juicy stone fruits ("frutas de hueso") with smooth skin ("piel") that can be red, purple, yellow, or even green. They grow on deciduous trees ("árboles de hoja caduca") and are usually harvested in late summer. They're commonly eaten fresh or made into jams ("mermeladas").

In Spanish, pineapple is most commonly called "la piña," but in some regions (especially in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay) you'll hear "ananá."

Pineapples are tropical fruits ("frutas tropicales") with tough, spiky rinds ("cáscaras") and sweet, juicy flesh ("pulpa") inside. They grow from the ground on short herbaceous plants ("plantas herbáceas") and take many months to mature. Pineapples are rich in vitamin C and famously contain bromelain ("bromelina"), an enzyme.