Spanish · Food & Drink
"Apple" in Spanish: manzana
la manzana
An apple is la manzana (mahn-SAH-nah). It is feminine: una manzana, las manzanas. Order jugo de manzana for apple juice at breakfast.
At a fruit stall
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How to pronounce manzana
Say it
mahn-SAH-nah
/manˈsa.na/
mahn-SAH-nah. Stress SAH. The z sounds like s in Latin America. Say manzana with a clear middle n.
"Apple" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la manzana | the apple / an apple Default word for the fruit. | Default word for the fruit. |
| el jugo de manzana | apple juice Breakfast and café orders in Latin America. | Breakfast and café orders in Latin America. |
| la manzana verde | green apple Variety or tart flavor. | Variety or tart flavor. |
| la torta de manzana | apple cake / pie Dessert talk; Spain may say tarta. | Dessert talk; Spain may say tarta. |
How to use manzana in real life
- 1At a fruit stall
¿Me da dos manzanas rojas, por favor?
Could I have two red apples, please?
Vendors sell manzana by the piece or kilo.
- 2Ordering a drink
Un jugo de manzana sin azúcar.
An apple juice with no sugar.
Jugo de + fruit names the flavor.
- 3Packing a snack
Llevo una manzana en la mochila.
I'm carrying an apple in my backpack.
Una manzana is one whole fruit.
Mistakes English speakers make with manzana
Incorrect: El manzana está madura.
Correct: La manzana está madura.
Manzana is feminine. Use la manzana and madura.
Incorrect: Quiero un manzano para comer.
Correct: Quiero una manzana para comer.
El manzano is the apple tree. The fruit you eat is la manzana.
Good to know
Manzana shows up in markets and lunchboxes across Latin America. Street stalls often sell manzana by weight next to mango and banana. In Spain you still say manzana for the fruit; the regional split is juice (jugo vs zumo), not the apple word itself.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing fruit at a market
ChatPal
¿Quieres una manzana o un plátano?
Do you want an apple or a banana?
You
Una manzana bien dulce, por favor.
A nice sweet apple, please.
ChatPal
Esta manzana roja está lista.
This red apple is ready.
You
Perfecto. ¿Cuánto es?
Perfect. How much is it?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Apple" in Spanish
Is manzana masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la manzana, una manzana, las manzanas.
How do you pronounce manzana?
mahn-SAH-nah with stress on SAH. In Latin America the z sounds like s.
How do I say apple juice?
Jugo de manzana in Latin America. Spain usually says zumo de manzana.
What is manzano?
El manzano is the apple tree. The fruit is la manzana.
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