Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Figs in Spanish
Higos · noun · EE-gohs
Higos (singular higo) is the Spanish word for figs. In Spain, the first crop of figs harvested in early summer is called brevas. The fig tree is una higuera, and dried figs are higos secos.
EE-gohs
Compré higos frescos en el mercado.
I bought fresh figs at the market.
Figs in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for figs, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| higos | figs | EE-gohs | Default, widely understood |
| higo | figs | singular form | |
| breva | figs | early-season fig (Spain) |
How Native Speakers Use Higos
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
At the market
Los higos están de temporada en agosto.
Figs are in season in August.
Higos is the standard plural used in everyday conversation.
Recipe instruction
Corta los higos por la mitad y añade queso de cabra.
Cut the figs in half and add goat cheese.
Figs frequently appear in Mediterranean cooking and tapas recipes.
Regional variety
En Andalucía, las brevas se recogen a principios de verano.
In Andalusia, brevas are harvested at the beginning of summer.
Brevas are the early-season figs specific to Spanish agriculture.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Higos
Forgetting the silent h
Incorrect: Me gustan los igos.
Correct: Me gustan los higos.
The h in higo is silent but must always be written. Omitting it is a spelling error.
Wrong gender
Incorrect: La higo está madura.
Correct: El higo está maduro.
Higo is masculine: el higo, los higos. Use masculine adjective agreement (maduro, not madura).
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Common Questions About Figs in Spanish
- What is the Spanish idiom de higos a brevas?
- It means rarely or once in a blue moon. It references the long wait between the two fig harvests of the year.
- How do you say 'fig tree' in Spanish?
- A fig tree is una higuera.
- What are higos secos?
- Higos secos are dried figs, a popular snack during the Christmas season in Spain, often paired with almonds.