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Ingredientes Alimentarios - Partes y Tipos de Frutas y Verduras

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con las diferentes partes y tipos de frutas y verduras, como "tallo", "pulpa" y "legumbre".

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edible
edible
[Adjetivo]

safe or suitable for consumption as food

comestible

comestible

Ex: Some plants look pretty but are not edible. 

Algunas plantas lucen bonitas pero no son comestibles.

inedible
inedible
[Adjetivo]

not capable of being eaten or is not safe for consumption

incomible

incomible

Ex: We found an inedible plant in the garden and decided to remove it for safety reasons. 

Encontramos una planta no comestible en el jardín y decidimos quitarla por razones de seguridad.

achene
achene
[Sustantivo]

a small, dry fruit that typically contains a single seed and is often surrounded by a hardened outer layer

aquenio, fruto seco indehiscente

aquenio, fruto seco indehiscente

Ex: They planted the achene in the soil, hoping it would grow into a beautiful flower. 

Plantaron el aquenio en el suelo, con la esperanza de que se convirtiera en una hermosa flor.

legume
legume
[Sustantivo]

the pod of a bean, pea, or similar plant that contains seeds

legumbre, vaina

legumbre, vaina

Ex: Farmers harvested legumes carefully in the morning. 

Los agricultores cosecharon las legumbres cuidadosamente por la mañana.

nut
nut
[Sustantivo]

a small fruit with a seed inside a hard shell that grows on some trees

nuez, fruto seco

nuez, fruto seco

Ex: She sprinkled chopped almonds, a healthy nut, over her morning oatmeal. 

Espolvoreó almendras picadas, una nuez saludable, sobre su avena matutina.

caryopsis
caryopsis
[Sustantivo]

a one-seeded fruit where the seed is fused with the fruit wall, commonly found in grasses and grains

cariópside, grano

cariópside, grano

Ex: We examined the caryopsis of the rice grain under the microscope, observing its unique structure. 

Examinamos la cariópside del grano de arroz bajo el microscopio, observando su estructura única.

drupe
drupe
[Sustantivo]

a type of fruit that consists of an outer fleshy layer, a hard inner shell, and a single seed

drupa, fruta de hueso

drupa, fruta de hueso

Ex: They enjoyed a refreshing drupe smoothie on a hot summer day, cooling themselves down with every sip. 

Disfrutaron de un refrescante batido de drupa en un caluroso día de verano, refrescándose con cada sorbo.

capsule
capsule
[Sustantivo]

a dry, hard covering type of fruit that splits open to release seeds, such as in poppy seeds or okra

cápsula, vaina

cápsula, vaina

Ex: The children collected capsules from the oak trees, playing a game to see whose capsule would burst open first. 

Los niños recolectaron cápsulas de los robles, jugando un juego para ver cuya cápsula estallaría primero.

stone fruit
stone fruit
[Sustantivo]

a type of fruit that has a hard, pit-like stone (or seed) surrounded by fleshy edible fruit

fruta de hueso, drupa

fruta de hueso, drupa

Ex: Her favorite among all the stone fruits is the peach. 

Su favorito entre todas las frutas de hueso es el melocotón.

pome
pome
[Sustantivo]

a fruit with a central core surrounded by a fleshy layer

pomo, fruta con pepitas

pomo, fruta con pepitas

Ex: He picked a ripe apple from the tree, enjoying the crispness of the pome. 

Cogió una manzana madura del árbol, disfrutando de la crujiente pome.

citrus
citrus
[Sustantivo]

any fruit with a sour taste, such as oranges, limes, and tangerines

cítrico

cítrico

Ex: In her tropical garden, there were several citrus trees, including lime, lemon, and tangerine. 

En su jardín tropical, había varios árboles cítricos, incluyendo lima, limón y mandarina.

aggregate fruit
aggregate fruit
[Sustantivo]

a cluster of small individual fruits that develop from separate ovaries within a single flower

fruto agregado, fruto múltiple

fruto agregado, fruto múltiple

Ex: She enjoyed the juicy sweetness of raspberries, an aggregate fruit. 

Disfrutó de la dulzura jugosa de las frambuesas, una fruta agregada.

multiple fruit
multiple fruit
[Sustantivo]

a fruit formed from the fused ovaries of multiple flowers

fruto múltiple, fruto compuesto

fruto múltiple, fruto compuesto

Ex: She enjoyed a delicious smoothie made with a blend of multiple fruits. 

Disfrutó de un delicioso batido hecho con una mezcla de frutas múltiples.

accessory fruit
accessory fruit
[Sustantivo]

a type of fruit where the flesh comes from tissues other than the ovary

fruto accesorio, falso fruto

fruto accesorio, falso fruto

Ex: The children were excited to try the unusual-looking dragon fruit, an exotic accessory fruit. 

Los niños estaban emocionados por probar la fruta del dragón de aspecto inusual, un fruto accesorio exótico.

seedless
seedless
[Adjetivo]

not containing any seeds

sin semillas, desprovisto de semillas

sin semillas, desprovisto de semillas

Ex: I couldn't resist the temptation of buying a bag of seedless tangerines. 

No pude resistir la tentación de comprar una bolsa de mandarinas sin semillas.

leafy
leafy
[Adjetivo]

having an abundance of leaves or characterized by the presence of leaves

frondoso, frondoso

frondoso, frondoso

Ex: They decided to take a walk in the park, surrounded by tall, leafy trees. 

Decidieron dar un paseo por el parque, rodeados de árboles altos y frondosos.

salad greens
salad greens
[Sustantivo]

a variety of leafy vegetables that are commonly used as the base for salads

hojas verdes para ensalada, verduras de ensalada

hojas verdes para ensalada, verduras de ensalada

Ex: My grandfather enjoys growing his own salad greens in his backyard garden. 

A mi abuelo le gusta cultivar sus propias verduras para ensalada en su jardín trasero.

bulb
bulb
[Sustantivo]

the ball-shaped root of some plants that grows anew every year

bulbo

bulbo

Ex: In spring, the tulip bulb sprouted leaves and eventually bloomed into vibrant flowers. 

En primavera, el bulbo del tulipán brotó hojas y finalmente floreció en flores vibrantes.

stem
stem
[Sustantivo]

the main part of a plant that connects the roots to the twigs, leaves, and flowers

tallo

tallo

Ex: The gardener trimmed the stem of the rose bush to promote new growth and healthier blooms. 

El jardinero podó el tallo del rosal para promover un nuevo crecimiento y flores más saludables.

root
root
[Sustantivo]

the underground part of a plant that absorbs water and minerals, sending it to other parts

raíz

raíz

Ex: The root of the vegetable was harvested, revealing a crisp and fresh produce ready for cooking. 

La raíz del vegetal fue cosechada, revelando un producto fresco y crujiente listo para cocinar.

tuber
tuber
[Sustantivo]

a swollen, underground stem or root of a plant that stores nutrients

tubérculo, raíz tuberosa

tubérculo, raíz tuberosa

Ex: The chef used the horseradish tuber to add a kick of flavor to her signature sauce. 

El chef usó el tubérculo de rábano picante para agregar un toque de sabor a su salsa signature.

tuberous
tuberous
[Adjetivo]

having or resembling tubers, which are thickened, fleshy underground stems or roots

tuberoso, tuberculado

tuberoso, tuberculado

Ex: It was a delight to see the tuberous vines of the morning glory climbing up the garden fence. 

Fue un placer ver las enredaderas tubérculosas de la gloria de la mañana trepando por la valla del jardín.

marrow
marrow
[Sustantivo]

a large long vegetable of the squash family with green skin and white flesh, grown on the ground

calabacín

calabacín

Ex: My mother added diced marrow to a summer salad, providing a refreshing and nutritious element to the mix. 

Mi madre añadió calabacín en cubos a una ensalada de verano, proporcionando un elemento refrescante y nutritivo a la mezcla.

core
core
[Sustantivo]

the central part of a fruit that typically contains seeds, like in apples, pears, and pineapples

núcleo, corazón

núcleo, corazón

Ex: They used a special tool to effortlessly remove the core of the pear. 

Usaron una herramienta especial para quitar sin esfuerzo el corazón de la pera.

dextrose
dextrose
[Sustantivo]

a simple sugar that is commonly used as a sweetener or a source of energy in various food and medical products

dextrosa, glucosa

dextrosa, glucosa

Ex: My mother always keeps a jar of dextrose in my pantry for baking cookies and cakes. 

Mi madre siempre guarda un frasco de dextrosa en mi despensa para hornear galletas y pasteles.

flesh
flesh
[Sustantivo]

the soft, edible part of a fruit beneath the skin

pulpa, carne

pulpa, carne

Ex: Watermelon flesh is mostly water and natural sugar. 

La pulpa de la sandía es principalmente agua y azúcar natural.

hull
hull
[Sustantivo]

the outer covering or shell of a seed or fruit

cáscara, cubierta

cáscara, cubierta

Ex: He carefully removed the hull of the walnut before cracking it open. 

Él quitó cuidadosamente la cáscara de la nuez antes de abrirla.

juice
juice
[Sustantivo]

the liquid inside fruits and vegetables or the drink that we make from them

jugo

jugo

Ex: The children enjoyed a refreshing glass of apple juice after playing outside. 

Los niños disfrutaron de un refrescante vaso de jugo de manzana después de jugar afuera.

nectar
nectar
[Sustantivo]

a sweet, liquid substance produced by flowers and used by insects as a source of energy

néctar

néctar

Ex: She carefully collected the nectar from the blooming flowers to make a delicious homemade honey. 

Ella recogió cuidadosamente el néctar de las flores en flor para hacer una deliciosa miel casera.

pectin
pectin
[Sustantivo]

a natural substance found in fruits that is used as a thickening agent in food preparation

pectina, sustancia espesante natural

pectina, sustancia espesante natural

Ex: I bought pectin at the store to make my own jelly from fresh fruits. 

Compré pectina en la tienda para hacer mi propia jalea de frutas frescas.

peel
peel
[Sustantivo]

the outer skin or layer of a fruit or vegetable

cáscara, piel

cáscara, piel

Ex: The banana peel was slippery on the floor. 

La cáscara de plátano estaba resbaladiza en el suelo.

pip
pip
[Sustantivo]

a tiny hard seed that is found in some fruits such as an apple, peach, etc.

pepita, semilla

pepita, semilla

Ex: They planted the apple pips in the garden, hoping to grow their own apple tree. 

Plantaron los pepitas de manzana en el jardín, con la esperanza de cultivar su propio manzano.

pit
pit
[Sustantivo]

a small, hard seed or stone found inside certain fruits, such as peaches and cherries

hueso, pepita

hueso, pepita

Ex: They competed to see who could spit the cherry pits the farthest during the summer picnic. 

Compitieron para ver quién podía escupir los huesos de cereza más lejos durante el picnic de verano.

pith
pith
[Sustantivo]

the spongy tissue found inside the stems and branches of plants

médula, parénquima medular

médula, parénquima medular

Ex: We collected samples of pith from different plants to compare their properties. 

Recolectamos muestras de médula de diferentes plantas para comparar sus propiedades.

pulp
pulp
[Sustantivo]

the soft, fibrous part of a fruit or vegetable

pulpa, carne

pulpa, carne

Ex: He carefully removed the pomegranate seeds, leaving behind the vibrant red pulp. 

Con cuidado, quitó las semillas de granada, dejando atrás la pulpa roja vibrante.

rind
rind
[Sustantivo]

the tough outer covering or skin of a fruit or vegetables

cáscara, piel

cáscara, piel

Ex: As the sun beat down, they relaxed on the beach, sipping on cold beverages with slices of lime rind floating on top. 

Mientras el sol caía con fuerza, ellos se relajaban en la playa, bebiendo bebidas frías con rodajas de cáscara de lima flotando encima.

seed
seed
[Sustantivo]

a small, hard object produced by a fruit or vegetable that can grow into a new one

semilla, grano

semilla, grano

Ex: He decided to start his own vegetable garden by ordering organic seeds online. 

Decidió comenzar su propio huerto ordenando semillas orgánicas en línea.

segment
segment
[Sustantivo]

an easily separable inner section of a fruit such as an orange or lemon

gajo

gajo

Ex: He ate a segment of the grapefruit. 

Él comió un segmento de pomelo.

skin
skin
[Sustantivo]

the outer layer that covers a fruit, seed, or vegetable

piel, cáscara

piel, cáscara

Ex: The thick and tough skin of the pineapple protected its sweet and tangy flesh. 

La piel gruesa y resistente de la piña protegía su carne dulce y ácida.

stalk
stalk
[Sustantivo]

the slender, elongated part of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, or fruits

tallo, rabillo

tallo, rabillo

Ex: As she prepared the celery for a salad, she trimmed the leafy stalks and discarded the tougher parts. 

Mientras preparaba el apio para una ensalada, recortó los tallos frondosos y desechó las partes más duras.

stone
stone
[Sustantivo]

the hard inner layer of certain fruits that contains the seed, usually woody

hueso, carozo

hueso, carozo

Ex: He cracked the olive stone to get the seed. 

Él rompió el hueso de la aceituna para obtener la semilla.

zest
zest
[Sustantivo]

the flavorful outer layer of citrus fruit peel used to add tangy taste to dishes

ralladura, cáscara de cítrico

ralladura, cáscara de cítrico

Ex: I always keep some orange zest on hand to enhance the flavor of my favorite desserts. 

Siempre tengo un poco de ralladura de naranja a mano para realzar el sabor de mis postres favoritos.

cob
cob
[Sustantivo]

a small, round nut with a hard shell, known for its rich flavor and used in cooking and snacks

una avellana, un fruto seco pequeño

una avellana, un fruto seco pequeño

Ex: The squirrel carried a cob into the bushes. 
corncob
corncob
[Sustantivo]

the central cylindrical part of the corn ear that is covered in tightly packed kernelsn

mazorca de maíz, olote

mazorca de maíz, olote

Ex: The chickens pecked at the corncob, eagerly devouring the remaining bits of corn. 

Los pollos picotearon la mazorca de maíz, devorando ansiosamente los últimos trozos de maíz.

eye
eye
[Sustantivo]

a small opening or indentation on the surface of certain fruits or vegetables, often associated with the attachment point or reproductive structures, such as in potatoes, pineapples, and beans

ojo, yema

ojo, yema

Ex: Each eye on the potato can produce a new shoot. 
floret
floret
[Sustantivo]

a small flower or cluster of flowers that form the flowering head of vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts, commonly used in culinary applications

florete, flor pequeña

florete, flor pequeña

Ex: He picked off the tiny florets from the cauliflower head to use in his salad. 

Recogió los pequeños floretes de la cabeza de coliflor para usarlos en su ensalada.

top
top
[Sustantivo]

the edible leafy greens or uppermost part of certain plants, used in culinary applications

las hojas comestibles, las puntas

las hojas comestibles, las puntas

Ex: She used the carrot tops to make a vibrant pesto that complemented the roasted vegetables. 

Ella usó las hojas de zanahoria para hacer un pesto vibrante que complementaba las verduras asadas.

endosperm
endosperm
[Sustantivo]

the tissue within a seed that provides nourishment to the developing embryo

endospermo, albumen

endospermo, albumen

Ex: The researcher studied the endosperm of various seeds, aiming to understand its role in plant development and nutrition. 

El investigador estudió el endospermo de varias semillas, con el objetivo de comprender su papel en el desarrollo y la nutrición de las plantas.

mesocarp
mesocarp
[Sustantivo]

the middle layer of a fruit found between the outer skin and the inner core or seed, typically fleshy in texture

mesocarpio, capa media de la fruta

mesocarpio, capa media de la fruta

Ex: The children eagerly bit into the peach, savoring the delicate and velvety mesocarp. 

Los niños mordieron ansiosamente el melocotón, saboreando el delicado y aterciopelado mesocarpio.

seed coat
seed coat
[Sustantivo]

the protective outer covering of a seed

tegumento, cubierta de la semilla

tegumento, cubierta de la semilla

Ex: I carefully removed the seed coat of the pumpkin seed before roasting it for a tasty snack. 

Quité cuidadosamente el tegumento de la semilla de calabaza antes de tostarla para un sabroso aperitivo.

exocarp
exocarp
[Sustantivo]

the outermost layer or skin of a fruit

exocarpio, capa externa de la fruta

exocarpio, capa externa de la fruta

Ex: As I cut into the exocarp of the pineapple, its tropical aroma filled the room, making my mouth water. 

Mientras cortaba el exocarpio de la piña, su aroma tropical llenó la habitación, haciéndome la boca agua.

pericarp
pericarp
[Sustantivo]

all the layers of tissue that make up the wall of a fruit

pericarpio, cubierta del fruto

pericarpio, cubierta del fruto

Ex: As the peach ripened, its pericarp softened and its sweet aroma filled the room. 

A medida que el melocotón maduraba, su pericarpio se ablandaba y su dulce aroma llenaba la habitación.

fleshy
fleshy
[Adjetivo]

(of plant or fruit tissue) soft, juicy, and succulent, often with a high water content

carnoso, pulposo

carnoso, pulposo

Ex: The children enjoyed the fleshy pulp of the mango, their faces smeared with its sweet and sticky juice. 

Los niños disfrutaron de la pulpa carnosa del mango, sus caras manchadas con su jugo dulce y pegajoso.

glace
glace
[Adjetivo]

preserved or enhanced in flavor and appearance through the application of a sugary syrup or glaze

glaseado

glaseado

Ex: They shared a glace plum tart after their meal. 

Compartieron una tarta de ciruelas glaseadas después de su comida.

overripe
overripe
[Adjetivo]

(of fruits or vegetables) excessively ripe or beyond the point of optimal freshness

demasiado maduro, pasado de maduro

demasiado maduro, pasado de maduro

Ex: They found an overripe watermelon in their garden, its rind was dull and the flesh was overly soft and sweet. 

Encontraron una sandía demasiado madura en su jardín, su cáscara estaba opaca y la pulpa estaba demasiado blanda y dulce.

pitted
pitted
[Adjetivo]

(of a fruit) having the stone, pit, or seed removed

deshuesado, sin hueso

deshuesado, sin hueso

Ex: Pitted dates are common in baking recipes. 

Los dátiles sin hueso son comunes en las recetas de repostería.

ripe
ripe
[Adjetivo]

(of fruit or crop) fully developed and ready for consumption

maduro

maduro

Ex: The ripe strawberries were bursting with juicy sweetness. 

Las fresas maduras estaban reventando de dulzura jugosa.

seasonal
seasonal
[Adjetivo]

typical or customary for a specific time of year

del tiempo

del tiempo

Ex: She decorated her home with seasonal decorations for Halloween. 

Ella decoró su casa con decoraciones estacionales para Halloween.

sun-dried
sun-dried
[Adjetivo]

(particularly of food) having been dried in the sun

secado al sol

secado al sol

Ex: I discovered a new recipe that called for sun-dried cranberries. 

Descubrí una nueva receta que requería arándanos secados al sol.

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