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"Orange (fruit)" in Spanish: naranja
la naranja
The fruit orange is la naranja (nah-RAHN-hah). It is feminine: una naranja, las naranjas. Ask for jugo de naranja when you want orange juice.
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How to pronounce naranja
Say it
nah-RAHN-hah
/naˈɾan.xa/
nah-RAHN-hah. Stress RAHN. Soft Spanish j is a raspy h. Do not say English "j" in naranja.
"Orange (fruit)" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la naranja | the orange (fruit) Default word for the fruit. | Default word for the fruit. |
| el jugo de naranja | orange juice Latin American breakfast classic; Spain says zumo de naranja. | Latin American breakfast classic; Spain says zumo de naranja. |
| la naranja agria | bitter / sour orange Cooking citrus used in marinades, especially in Yucatán. | Cooking citrus used in marinades, especially in Yucatán. |
| el color naranja | the color orange Same spelling; color is masculine, fruit is feminine. | Same spelling; color is masculine, fruit is feminine. |
How to use naranja in real life
- 1At breakfast
Una naranja pelada, por favor.
A peeled orange, please.
Hotels sometimes serve naranja already peeled.
- 2At a juice stall
Un jugo de naranja natural.
A fresh orange juice.
Natural means freshly pressed or blended.
- 3At the market
Estas naranjas están muy jugosas.
These oranges are very juicy.
Plural naranjas keeps the same gender.
Mistakes English speakers make with naranja
Incorrect: El naranja está dulce.
Correct: La naranja está dulce.
The fruit is feminine: la naranja. El naranja can mean the color orange.
Incorrect: Quiero un orange, por favor.
Correct: Quiero una naranja, por favor.
Use the Spanish word naranja, not the English orange.
Good to know
Good to knowFresh naranja juice is a morning staple from Mexico City stalls to Buenos Aires cafés. In Spain the drink is zumo de naranja, but the fruit is still naranja. Yucatán cooks also use naranja agria in cochinita marinades—bitter orange, not the sweet breakfast fruit.
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Ordering morning juice
ChatPal
¿Jugo de naranja o de toronja?
Orange juice or grapefruit?
You
De naranja, bien frío.
Orange, nice and cold.
ChatPal
¿La naranja con hielo?
The orange with ice?
You
Sí, gracias.
Yes, thank you.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Orange (fruit)" in Spanish
Is naranja masculine or feminine?
The fruit is feminine: la naranja. The color can be el naranja.
How do you pronounce the j in naranja?
Like a strong h: nah-RAHN-hah. Not English "j".
How do I order orange juice?
Un jugo de naranja in Latin America. In Spain: un zumo de naranja.
What is naranja agria?
Naranja agria is bitter orange used in Yucatán marinades.
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