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Radish in Spanish: How to Say Rábano
Rábano · noun (masculine) · RAH-bah-noh
Radish in Spanish is rábano, a masculine noun (el rábano). Horseradish is rábano picante, and the plural is rábanos.
Rábano is stressed on the first syllable: RAH-bah-noh.
Agregué rábanos a la ensalada para darle un toque picante.
I added radishes to the salad for a spicy touch.
Radish in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for radish, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| rábano | radish | RAH-bah-noh | Default, widely understood |
| rábano picante | radish | horseradish |
How Native Speakers Use Rábano
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
In a salad
Agregué rábanos a la ensalada para darle un toque picante.
I added radishes to the salad for a spicy touch.
Rábanos add a peppery bite.
In the garden
Los rábanos crecen rápido en el huerto.
Radishes grow quickly in the garden.
A common gardening observation.
Its flavor
No me gusta el sabor fuerte del rábano.
I don't like the strong flavor of radish.
Describing a taste preference.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Rábano
Dropping the accent
Incorrect: rabano
Correct: rábano
Rábano is stressed on the first syllable (RÁ-ba-no) and needs the written accent, or the spelling implies the wrong stress.
Confusing rábano with rabo
Incorrect: Comí rabo en la ensalada.
Correct: Comí rábano en la ensalada.
Rabo means tail (as in oxtail), while the vegetable is rábano, so the extra syllable changes the meaning.
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Common Questions About Radish in Spanish
- How do you say radish in Spanish?
- Radish in Spanish is rábano (RAH-bah-noh), a masculine noun, and the plural is rábanos.
- What is rábano picante?
- Rábano picante literally means spicy radish and is the Spanish term for horseradish, while regular table radishes are just rábanos.
- Is there an expression with rábano?
- Yes, me importa un rábano means I couldn't care less, a mild and family-friendly way to express indifference.