Spanish · Food & Drink
"Mango" in Spanish: mango
el mango
Mango is el mango (MAHN-goh), a masculine noun: un mango maduro, mango verde. You will see mango on street carts and in aguas frescas.
Street cart
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How to pronounce mango
Say it
MAHN-goh
/ˈmaŋ.go/
MAHN-goh, stress on MAHN. The a is open like "ah". Keep both syllables short; do not say mang-go with an English double g.
"Mango" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el mango | mango Default word for the fruit. | Default word for the fruit. |
| el mango verde | green (unripe) mango Often eaten with salt, chili, and lime. | Often eaten with salt, chili, and lime. |
| el mango maduro | ripe mango Sweet, soft fruit for eating plain or in juice. | Sweet, soft fruit for eating plain or in juice. |
| el agua de mango | mango agua fresca Sweet mango drink common in Mexico. | Sweet mango drink common in Mexico. |
How to use mango in real life
- 1Street cart
Un mango con chile, por favor.
A mango with chili, please.
Vendors prepare mango cups with chili and lime.
- 2At the market
¿Cuánto cuesta este mango?
How much does this mango cost?
Point at the mango when prices vary by size.
- 3Ordering a drink
Quiero un agua de mango.
I want a mango agua fresca.
Agua de mango is a sweet cooler, not plain water.
Mistakes English speakers make with mango
Incorrect: La mango está dulce.
Correct: El mango está dulce.
Mango is masculine in Spanish: el mango.
Incorrect: Compré una manga para comer.
Correct: Compré un mango para comer.
For the fruit say mango. Manga is a sleeve, not the fruit.
Good to know
Street vendors across Mexico and much of Central America sell mango with chili, salt, and lime. Mango verde is tart and crunchy; mango maduro is soft and sweet. Both count as el mango.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing mango at a fruit cart
ChatPal
¿Prefieres mango verde o maduro?
Do you prefer green mango or ripe?
You
Mango maduro con poco chile.
Ripe mango with a little chili.
ChatPal
Buen mango hoy. Está muy dulce.
Good mango today. It is very sweet.
You
Perfecto, uno grande.
Perfect, a big one.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mango" in Spanish
Is mango masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el mango, un mango, mango maduro.
What is mango verde?
Unripe mango, often sliced and seasoned with chili and lime.
How do you say mango juice?
Jugo de mango or agua de mango for the sweet cooler.
Does manga mean mango?
No. Manga is a sleeve. The fruit is el mango.
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