Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Lychee in Spanish: Lichi
Lichi · noun · LEE-chee
Lichi is the Spanish name for lychee, a subtropical fruit originally from China that is enjoyed for its sweet, floral flavor and juicy flesh.
LEE-chee (two syllables, nearly identical to the English pronunciation).
Los lichis frescos tienen una cáscara rugosa de color rojo.
Fresh lychees have a rough, red-colored shell.
lychee in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for lychee, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| lichi | lychee | LEE-chee | Default, widely understood |
| litchi | lychee | alternate spelling, formal/scientific |
How Native Speakers Use Lichi
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
At a restaurant
De postre tenemos helado de lichi.
For dessert we have lychee ice cream.
Lychee-flavored desserts and drinks are popular in Asian-fusion restaurants across the Spanish-speaking world.
Shopping for fruit
Compré una bolsa de lichis en el mercado asiático.
I bought a bag of lychees at the Asian market.
Fresh lychees are most commonly found at specialty or Asian grocery stores in Latin America.
Describing the fruit
El lichi tiene una pulpa blanca, jugosa y muy dulce.
The lychee has white, juicy, and very sweet flesh.
A useful sentence for describing unfamiliar fruits to someone who has never tried them.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Lichi
Mispronouncing as Spanish ch
Incorrect: Pronouncing lichi as LEE-kee or LEE-tchee with exaggerated articulation.
Correct: Pronounce it LEE-chee, with the same ch sound as in chico.
The ch in lichi is the standard Spanish ch phoneme, the same as in words like mucho and leche.
Wrong plural form
Incorrect: Los lichies están deliciosos.
Correct: Los lichis están deliciosos.
Lichi forms its plural by simply adding -s: lichis. There is no need to add -es.
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Common Questions About lychee in Spanish
- Is lichi or litchi the correct spelling in Spanish?
- Lichi is the more common everyday spelling in Spanish and the one recognized by the Real Academia Española, while litchi appears mainly in botanical and scientific texts. You will be understood either way.
- Is lichi masculine or feminine in Spanish?
- Lichi is masculine: el lichi, los lichis. This follows the default pattern for borrowed words ending in -i.
- Where can I find lichis in Spanish-speaking countries?
- In Mexico, fresh lichis are widely available in season at local markets. In other Spanish-speaking countries, they are more commonly found at Asian grocery stores or as canned or frozen imports.