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"Avocado" in Spanish: aguacate
el aguacate
Avocado is el aguacate (ah-gwah-KAH-teh), a masculine noun: un aguacate maduro. South America often says la palta; these pages lead with aguacate.
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How to pronounce aguacate
Say it
ah-gwah-KAH-teh
/a.ɣwaˈka.te/
ah-gwah-KAH-teh, stress on KAH. The g stays hard before ua. Say aguacate as ah-gwah-KAH-teh, not three rushed English chunks.
"Avocado" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el aguacate | avocado Default in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. | Default in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. |
| la palta | avocado Common in Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Uruguay. | Common in Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Uruguay. |
| el guacamole | guacamole Mashed avocado dip; uses aguacate as the base. | Mashed avocado dip; uses aguacate as the base. |
| el aguacate hass | Hass avocado Common variety name on produce labels. | Common variety name on produce labels. |
How to use aguacate in real life
- 1At a taquería
¿El taco lleva aguacate?
Does the taco come with avocado?
Many taco shops add sliced aguacate for a small extra.
- 2At the market
Necesito dos aguacates maduros.
I need two ripe avocados.
Plural aguacates; choose by gentle squeeze.
- 3Making salsa
Machaca el aguacate con limón.
Mash the avocado with lime.
Basic step toward guacamole with aguacate.
Mistakes English speakers make with aguacate
Incorrect: La aguacate está lista.
Correct: El aguacate está listo.
Aguacate is masculine: el aguacate, listo.
Incorrect: Quiero avocado en la ensalada.
Correct: Quiero aguacate en la ensalada.
Use aguacate (or palta in the Southern Cone), not English avocado.
Good to know
Good to knowMexico is closely tied to guacamole made from aguacate. In Chile and Argentina menus often say palta instead of aguacate. Both names mean the same fruit; these pages lead with aguacate.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Adding avocado to an order
ChatPal
¿Quieres aguacate en los tacos?
Do you want avocado on the tacos?
You
Sí, con mucho aguacate, por favor.
Yes, with a lot of avocado, please.
ChatPal
El aguacate de hoy está perfecto.
Today's avocado is perfect.
You
Gracias. Sin cebolla.
Thanks. No onion.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Avocado" in Spanish
Is aguacate masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el aguacate, un aguacate maduro.
What is the difference between aguacate and palta?
Same fruit. Aguacate is common in Mexico; palta is common in much of South America.
How do you say guacamole?
El guacamole—a dip made from mashed aguacate.
How do you pronounce aguacate?
ah-gwah-KAH-teh with stress on KAH.
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