Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nueces
Noun
/nweˈeɪ.ses/
Definition
Nueces is the Spanish word for ‘nuts,’ commonly used to refer to edible nuts that grow on trees.
Examples
- Las nueces son un excelente refrigerio lleno de nutrientes.
- Me gusta añadir nueces a mis ensaladas para un crujido extra.
Meaning
In a broader context, nueces can also describe the botanical fruit of certain trees, particularly those with a hard outer shell that encases a seed.
Synonyms
- Frutos secos
- Semillas
- Almendras
- Castañas