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Ingredientes de Alimentos - 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
[Adjetivo]

safe or suitable for eating

comestible

comestible

Ex: She decorated her cake with edible glitter for a touch of sparkle .Decoró su pastel con purpurina **comestible** para un toque de brillo.
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
[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
[Sustantivo]

a plant seedpod that contains multiple seeds, such as peas or peanuts

legumbre, leguminosa

legumbre, leguminosa

Ex: My friend studied the nutritional benefits of different legumes for her research project .Mi amiga estudió los beneficios nutricionales de diferentes **legumbres** para su proyecto de investigación.
nut
[Sustantivo]

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

nuez, fruto seco

nuez, fruto seco

Ex: They snacked on a handful of mixed nuts for an energy boost during their hike.Picaron un puñado de **frutos secos** mixtos para un impulso de energía durante su caminata.
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
[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
[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 .
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 grandmother 's garden was full of stone fruit trees .El jardín de su abuela estaba lleno de árboles de **frutas de hueso**.
pome
[Sustantivo]

a fruit with a central core surrounded by a fleshy layer

pomo, fruta con pepitas

pomo, fruta con pepitas

Ex: In her grandmother 's garden , there were several pomes, including apples and quinces .En el jardín de su abuela, había varios **pomos**, incluyendo manzanas y membrillos.
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
[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: We gathered elderberries , excited to use the aggregate fruits for making jams and pies .Recogimos bayas de saúco, emocionados por usar los **frutos agregados** para hacer mermeladas y pasteles.
multiple fruit
[Sustantivo]

a fruit formed from the fused ovaries of multiple flowers

fruto múltiple, fruto compuesto

fruto múltiple, fruto compuesto

Ex: The chef incorporated chunks of multiple fruits into a delectable dessert .El chef incorporó trozos de **frutas múltiples** en un postre delicioso.
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 farmers grew a diverse range of accessory fruits on their orchard , including grapes and blueberries .Los agricultores cultivaron una diversa gama de **frutos accesorios** en su huerto, incluyendo uvas y arándanos.
seedless
[Adjetivo]

not containing any seeds

sin semillas, desprovisto de semillas

sin semillas, desprovisto de semillas

Ex: My son prefers the seedless grapes because they are easy to eat .Mi hijo prefiere las uvas **sin semillas** porque son fáciles de comer.
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
[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 son prefers to top his salad greens with cherry tomatoes .Mi hijo prefiere cubrir sus **verduras para ensalada** con tomates cherry.
bulb
[Sustantivo]

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

bulbo

bulbo

Ex: The onion bulb grew underground and was harvested for cooking .El **bulbo** de cebolla creció bajo tierra y fue cosechado para cocinar.
stem
[Sustantivo]

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

tallo

tallo

Ex: She carefully cut the stems of the flowers before arranging them in a vase to ensure they absorbed water properly .Ella cortó cuidadosamente los **tallos** de las flores antes de colocarlas en un jarrón para asegurarse de que absorbieran el agua correctamente.
root
[Sustantivo]

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

raíz

raíz

Ex: The herbalist used the root of the herb in the remedy , valuing its medicinal properties .El herbolario usó la **raíz** de la hierba en el remedio, valorando sus propiedades medicinales.
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
[Adjetivo]

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

tuberoso, tuberculado

tuberoso, tuberculado

Ex: The farmer harvested the tuberous roots of the yam plant .El agricultor cosechó las raíces **tuberosas** de la planta de ñame.
marrow
[Sustantivo]

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

calabacín

calabacín

Ex: She stuffed the hollowed-out marrow with a flavorful rice and vegetable filling for a healthy crispy snack .Rellenó la **calabaza** vaciada con un sabroso relleno de arroz y verduras para un aperitivo crujiente y saludable.
core
[Sustantivo]

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

núcleo, corazón

núcleo, corazón

Ex: He ate the sweet parts of the peach and tossed the core.Se comió las partes dulces del melocotón y tiró el **hueso**.
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: She added a spoonful of dextrose to her morning coffee for a quick energy boost.Ella añadió una cucharada de **dextrosa** a su café de la mañana para un rápido aumento de energía.
flesh
[Sustantivo]

the soft, edible part of a fruit, typically rich in flavor and texture

pulpa, carne

pulpa, carne

Ex: He peeled back the skin of the kiwi , revealing its vibrant green flesh dotted with tiny black seeds .Peló la piel del kiwi, revelando su **pulpa** verde vibrante salpicada de pequeñas semillas negras.
hull
[Sustantivo]

the outer covering or shell of a seed or fruit

cáscara, cubierta

cáscara, cubierta

Ex: She used a knife to scrape the hull off the coconut to reveal the white flesh inside .Ella usó un cuchillo para raspar la **cáscara** del coco y revelar la carne blanca en el interior.
juice
[Sustantivo]

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

jugo

jugo

Ex: We celebrated the occasion with a toast, raising our glasses filled with sparkling grape juice.Celebramos la ocasión con un brindis, levantando nuestras copas llenas de **jugo** de uva espumoso.
nectar
[Sustantivo]

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

néctar

néctar

Ex: They watched as the bees buzzed around , sipping the nectar from the colorful blossoms .Observaron cómo las abejas zumbaban alrededor, bebiendo el **néctar** de las coloridas flores.
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: She added pectin to the strawberry jam to help it thicken .Ella agregó **pectina** a la mermelada de fresa para ayudar a espesarla.
peel
[Sustantivo]

the outer, protective layer of a fruit that can be removed

cáscara, piel

cáscara, piel

Ex: I accidentally dropped the banana peel on the floor and quickly picked it up to avoid slipping.Accidentalmente dejé caer la **cáscara** de plátano al suelo y la recogí rápidamente para evitar resbalarme.
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
[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
[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
[Sustantivo]

the soft, fibrous part of a fruit or vegetable

pulpa, carne

pulpa, carne

Ex: She squeezed the orange , releasing the refreshing pulp into her glass .Ella exprimió la naranja, liberando la refrescante **pulpa** en su vaso.
rind
[Sustantivo]

the tough outer covering or skin of a fruit or vegetables

cáscara, piel

cáscara, piel

Ex: The bartender garnished the cocktail with a twist of citrus rind.El bartender decoró el cóctel con un giro de cáscara de cítrico.
seed
[Sustantivo]

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

semilla, grano

semilla, grano

Ex: The farmer saved the best seeds from his harvest to use for planting in the next season .El agricultor guardó las mejores **semillas** de su cosecha para usarlas en la siembra la próxima temporada.
segment
[Sustantivo]

any of the inner parts of a fruit such as an orange, lemon, etc. that can be easily separated

gajo

gajo

Ex: They divided the grapefruit into equal segments to share among the group .Dividieron la toronja en **segmentos** iguales para compartir entre el grupo.
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
[Sustantivo]

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

tallo, rabillo

tallo, rabillo

Ex: They picked the juicy tomatoes , gently twisting the stalks to separate them from the vine .Escogieron los tomates jugosos, torciendo suavemente los **tallos** para separarlos de la vid.
stone
[Sustantivo]

the hard seed or pit found inside certain fruits like peaches and cherries

hueso, carozo

hueso, carozo

Ex: They carefully extracted the stone from the nectarine , savoring the velvety flesh around it .Extrajeron con cuidado la **piedra** de la nectarina, saboreando la pulpa aterciopelada que la rodeaba.
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: They discovered the delightful combination of lemon zest and herbs in their roasted vegetables.Descubrieron la deliciosa combinación de **ralladura** de limón y hierbas en sus vegetales asados.
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: I found a cob of hazelnuts lying on the ground and eagerly started shelling them .Encontré una **avellana** tirada en el suelo y empecé a descascararla con entusiasmo.
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: We roasted the corncobs on the campfire , savoring the smoky flavor .Asamos las **mazorcas de maíz** en la fogata, saboreando el sabor ahumado.
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: The gardener inspected the melon, looking for the presence of eyes that indicated ripeness.El jardinero inspeccionó el melón, buscando la presencia de **ojos** que indicaran madurez.
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: The farmer harvested the fresh broccoli florets from the garden for market .El agricultor cosechó los **floretes** de brócoli frescos del jardín para el mercado.
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: The salad was garnished with fresh herb tops, adding a burst of flavor and color to the dish .La ensalada estaba adornada con **copas** de hierbas frescas, añadiendo una explosión de sabor y color al plato.
endosperm
[Sustantivo]

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

endospermo, albumen

endospermo, albumen

Ex: With a knife , he separated the endosperm from the seed , revealing its starchy and nutrient-rich composition .Con un cuchillo, separó **el endospermo** de la semilla, revelando su composición rica en almidón y nutrientes.
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 market vendor displayed a variety of tropical fruits , each with its own unique-colored mesocarp.El vendedor del mercado exhibió una variedad de frutas tropicales, cada una con su **mesocarpio** de color único.
seed coat
[Sustantivo]

the protective outer covering of a seed

tegumento, cubierta de la semilla

tegumento, cubierta de la semilla

Ex: They observed how the seed coat of the coconut was tough and fibrous , helping to shield the inner seed .Observaron cómo el **tegumento** del coco era resistente y fibroso, lo que ayuda a proteger la semilla interior.
exocarp
[Sustantivo]

the outermost layer or skin of a fruit

exocarpio, capa externa de la fruta

exocarpio, capa externa de la fruta

Ex: They carefully removed the exocarp of the pomegranate , revealing the clusters of vibrant red arils inside .Cuidadosamente quitaron **el exocarpio** de la granada, revelando los racimos de arilos rojos vibrantes en su interior.
pericarp
[Sustantivo]

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

pericarpio, cubierta del fruto

pericarpio, cubierta del fruto

Ex: The squirrel nibbled on the pericarp of the hazelnut , trying to access the tasty kernel hidden inside .La ardilla mordisqueó el **pericarpio** de la avellana, intentando acceder al sabroso núcleo escondido en su interior.
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
[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
[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
[Adjetivo]

having had the pits or stones removed

deshuesado, sin hueso

deshuesado, sin hueso

Ex: The market had a variety of pitted fruits, including cherries, olives, and peaches.El mercado tenía una variedad de frutas **deshuesadas**, incluyendo cerezas, aceitunas y duraznos.
ripe
[Adjetivo]

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

maduro

maduro

Ex: The tomatoes were perfectly ripe, with a vibrant red color and firm texture .Los tomates estaban perfectamente **maduros**, con un color rojo vibrante y una textura firme.
seasonal
[Adjetivo]

typical or customary for a specific time of year

del tiempo

del tiempo

Ex: Seasonal changes in weather influence the types of clothing available in stores .Los cambios **estacionales** en el clima influyen en los tipos de ropa disponibles en las tiendas.
sun-dried
[Adjetivo]

(particularly of food) having been dried in the sun

secado al sol

secado al sol

Ex: I used sun-dried herbs to enhance the taste of my homemade pasta sauce .Usé hierbas **secadas al sol** para realzar el sabor de mi salsa de pasta casera.
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