Spanish · Food & Drink
"Carrot" in Spanish: zanahoria
la zanahoria
A carrot is la zanahoria (sah-nah-OH-ryah). It is feminine: una zanahoria, las zanahorias. You will see zanahoria in soups, juices, and salads.
Making soup
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How to pronounce zanahoria
Say it
sah-nah-OH-ryah
/sa.naˈo.ɾja/
sah-nah-OH-ryah. Stress OH. Four clear syllables. Soft r tap before yah. Do not swallow the middle na.
"Carrot" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la zanahoria | the carrot Default word. | Default word. |
| el jugo de zanahoria | carrot juice Juice-bar classic. | Juice-bar classic. |
| la zanahoria rallada | grated carrot Salad and baking prep. | Salad and baking prep. |
| las zanahorias baby | baby carrots Snack size; English baby often kept on packages. | Snack size; English baby often kept on packages. |
How to use zanahoria in real life
- 1Making soup
Corta dos zanahorias en rodajas.
Cut two carrots into rounds.
Rodajas are coin-shaped slices.
- 2At a juice bar
Un jugo de zanahoria con naranja.
A carrot juice with orange.
Common sweet-savory blend.
- 3At the market
¿Están frescas estas zanahorias?
Are these carrots fresh?
Check the greens if they are still attached.
Mistakes English speakers make with zanahoria
Incorrect: El zanahoria está dulce.
Correct: La zanahoria está dulce.
Zanahoria is feminine. Use la zanahoria.
Incorrect: Compré carrots en el súper.
Correct: Compré zanahorias en el súper.
Use zanahoria, not the English plural carrots.
Good to know
Zanahoria is a quiet workhorse in Latin American kitchens—sofrito bases, caldo, and blended jugos. Juice stalls often mix zanahoria with orange or apple. The word does not change in Spain; you can use zanahoria everywhere.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Building a soup pot
ChatPal
¿Echamos zanahoria a la sopa?
Shall we add carrot to the soup?
You
Sí. Dos zanahorias grandes.
Yes. Two big carrots.
ChatPal
Pelo la zanahoria ahora.
I'll peel the carrot now.
You
Luego la corto yo.
Then I'll cut it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Carrot" in Spanish
Is zanahoria masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la zanahoria, unas zanahorias.
How do you pronounce zanahoria?
sah-nah-OH-ryah with stress on OH. Say all four syllables.
How do I order carrot juice?
Un jugo de zanahoria. Add naranja if you want it mixed.
Is the word different in Spain?
No. Zanahoria is standard in Spain and Latin America.
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