aguacate

Thân thiện

A child slices an aguacate in half to remove the large seed.

Definition

Noun: 1. A pear-shaped tropical fruit with green or blackish skin and rich yellowish pulp enclosing a single large seed. It is known for its creamy texture and is often used in savory dishes, salads, and spreads like guacamole.

Usage

The word "aguacate" is used to refer to the fruit itself, both as a whole and as a food ingredient. * I bought three ripe aguacates at the market. * The recipe calls for one mashed aguacate.

Advanced Usage

• Botanical Context: In botanical or agricultural discussions, "aguacate" specifically refers to the fruit of the tree .
  • The aguacate is native to south-central Mexico.

Variants and Related Words

• Avocado: This is the more common English word for "aguacate." The two terms are synonyms, with "aguacate" being derived from the Spanish word, which itself comes from the Nahuatl word .
  • In English, you can say either "avocado" or "aguacate," though "avocado" is far more common.

Synonyms

• Avocado: The direct and most frequent synonym in English.
• Alligator pear: An older, less common term for the fruit, referencing its shape and textured skin.

Notes on Meaning

"Aguacate" is a loanword from Spanish used in English, primarily in regions with strong Spanish linguistic influence or in culinary contexts to add specificity. Its core meaning is identical to "avocado." It does not have different meanings in standard English usage.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a pear-shaped tropical fruit with green or blackish skin and rich yellowish pulp enclosing a single large seed

Từ đồng nghĩa

• avocado
• alligator pear
• avocado pear