🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

fruta picante

Pronunciation / Transliteration: fruta picante

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Zesty Fruit/ˈzɛsti fruːt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"La ensalada de fruta picante fue un éxito."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A type of fruit that has a strong, pleasant, and somewhat tangy flavor.

    "The zesty fruit salad was a hit at the summer picnic."
  2. 2

    Fruits that are characterized by their vibrant flavors and aromas, often used in culinary dishes for added zest.

    "Lemons and limes are considered zesty fruits due to their sharp taste."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'zesty' originates from the Middle English word 'zest', which means 'to add flavor or spice', derived from the Old French 'zeste'. 'Fruit' comes from the Latin 'fructus', meaning 'to enjoy' or 'to have a good time', reflecting the enjoyment associated with consuming fruits.

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