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How to Say Kiwi in Spanish: Kiwi
Kiwi · noun (masculine) · KEE-wee
Kiwi in Spanish is simply kiwi — same word in both languages. Refers to the small oval fruit with brown fuzzy skin and green flesh. Masculine (el kiwi), plural: kiwis.
KEE-wee
Me gusta comer kiwi con yogur por las mañanas.
I like eating kiwi with yogurt in the mornings.
Kiwi in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for kiwi, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| kiwi | kiwi | KEE-wee | Default, widely understood |
| actinidia | kiwi | botanical/scientific name for the plant |
How Native Speakers Use Kiwi
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
At the market
Compra tres kiwis que estén maduros.
Buy three kiwis that are ripe.
Plural follows standard rules: kiwis. Masculine: el kiwi.
Health benefits
El kiwi tiene más vitamina C que la naranja.
Kiwi has more vitamin C than orange.
Kiwi is often mentioned in health contexts for its vitamin content.
Describing the fruit
Pela el kiwi y córtalo en rodajas para la ensalada de frutas.
Peel the kiwi and slice it for the fruit salad.
Pelar (to peel) is common since the skin is not typically eaten.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Kiwi
Using a feminine article
Incorrect: La kiwi está muy dulce.
Correct: El kiwi está muy dulce.
Kiwi is masculine in Spanish: el kiwi, not la kiwi.
Trying to translate it
Incorrect: Quiero una fruta peluda verde.
Correct: Quiero un kiwi.
Kiwi is the accepted word in Spanish — no translation needed. Listed in RAE dictionary.
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Common Questions About Kiwi in Spanish
- How do you say kiwi in Spanish?
- Kiwi in Spanish is kiwi — same word. Masculine (el kiwi), plural: kiwis.
- Is kiwi in the Spanish dictionary?
- The Real Academia Española (RAE) includes kiwi, referring to both the fruit and the bird.
- How to distinguish kiwi fruit from bird?
- Usually clear from context. If needed: la fruta kiwi vs. el ave kiwi.