almendra

almond

noun ahl-MEN-drah Rare

Origin: from Latin amyndala, from Greek amygdalē

Usage Note

Almendra is the almond nut; the tree is almendro (masculine). The adjective almendrado/a means almond-shaped, and almendras garrapiñadas are candied almonds, popular at Spanish fairs. Despite the al- opening, the word is not Arabic but Latin (amyndala, from Greek), a deceptive look-alike.

Examples

"Añade unas almendras al yogur por las mañanas."

Natural Translation

Add some almonds to your yogurt in the mornings.

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