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How to Say Raspberry in Spanish
Frambuesa · noun (feminine) · frahm-BWEH-sah
The Spanish word for 'raspberry' is 'frambuesa,' a feminine noun referring to the small red fruit. The term is consistent across all Spanish-speaking regions, and the plant itself may be called 'frambueso.'
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Las frambuesas están deliciosas esta temporada.
The raspberries are delicious this season.
Raspberry in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for raspberry, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| frambuesa | raspberry | frahm-BWEH-sah | Default, widely understood |
| frambueso | raspberry | Universal (the raspberry plant/bush) |
How Native Speakers Use Frambuesa
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Ordering at a market
Deme medio kilo de frambuesas, por favor.
Give me half a kilo of raspberries, please.
At open-air markets in Spanish-speaking countries, fruit is typically sold by the kilo.
Describing a flavor
Este yogur tiene sabor a frambuesa.
This yogurt is raspberry-flavored.
'Sabor a' followed by the fruit name is the standard way to express a flavor.
Cooking instructions
Añade las frambuesas frescas encima del pastel.
Add the fresh raspberries on top of the cake.
'Frambuesas frescas' distinguishes fresh berries from frozen or processed ones.
Talking about nutrition
Las frambuesas son ricas en fibra y antioxidantes.
Raspberries are rich in fiber and antioxidants.
This structure with 'ser ricas en' is commonly used to describe nutritional properties.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Frambuesa
Using the wrong gender
Incorrect: El frambuesa es rojo.
Correct: La frambuesa es roja.
'Frambuesa' is feminine, so it takes the article 'la' and feminine adjectives like 'roja.'
Confusing the fruit with the plant
Incorrect: Planté una frambuesa en el jardín.
Correct: Planté un frambueso en el jardín.
'Frambuesa' refers to the fruit. The bush or plant is 'frambueso' (masculine), following the pattern of many Spanish fruit/tree pairs like manzana/manzano.
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Common Questions About Raspberry in Spanish
- Is 'frambuesa' used the same way in all Spanish-speaking countries?
- Yes, 'frambuesa' is the universal term for raspberry across the entire Spanish-speaking world. There are no significant regional alternatives.
- What is the difference between 'frambuesa' and 'frambueso'?
- 'Frambuesa' is the fruit (the raspberry you eat), while 'frambueso' is the plant or bush that produces the berries. This follows a common Spanish pattern where the fruit is feminine and the tree or plant is masculine.
- How do you say 'raspberry jam' in Spanish?
- Raspberry jam is 'mermelada de frambuesa.' Notice that the fruit stays singular after 'de' when naming a type of jam or flavor.