ciruelo (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

"Ciruelo" is a noun in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

The phonetic transcription of "ciruelo" using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /siˈɾwe.lo/.

Translation Options into English

1. Plum tree
2. Plum

Meaning and Usage

The word "ciruelo" refers to both the plum tree and the fruit that it bears, which is the plum. In colloquial usage, it can also refer to the fruit itself in a more casual context. The word is frequently used in both oral and written forms with a slight prevalence in oral communication due to its common use in everyday conversations about fruit or gardening.

Example Sentences

1. Me encanta comer ciruelos en el verano.
   I love eating plums in the summer.

2. El ciruelo en mi jardín está lleno de fruta.
   The plum tree in my garden is full of fruit.

3. El ciruelo florece hermosamente en primavera.
   The plum tree blooms beautifully in spring.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "ciruelo" is not commonly featured in idiomatic expressions, it does have some regional phrases and uses associated with it.

Example Sentences with Idiomatic Expressions

1. Tener un ciruelo que da más de lo que se espera.
   To have a plum tree that gives more than expected. (This implies having a resource or situation that is more beneficial than anticipated.)

2. Cuando hay ciruelos, la fiesta es segura.
   When there are plums, the party is guaranteed. (This could mean that when there is abundance, good times are sure to follow.)

3. Este ciruelo da mucha sombra, perfecto para el verano.
   This plum tree provides a lot of shade, perfect for the summer. (A metaphor for having protective or comforting entities around.)

Etymology

The word "ciruelo" comes from the Latin "prunus" which referred to the plum or prunus tree. Over time, adaptations led to the inclusion of the Spanish suffix "-uelo," which often diminishes the status or quality, but in this case, refers to the tree and fruit specifically.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms:
- Prunus (Scientific classification)
- Ciruela (referring specifically to the fruit)

Antonyms:
- There aren’t direct antonyms for "ciruelo," as it typically represents a specific object (the tree or fruit). However, one can consider other types of fruit trees such as "manzano" (apple tree) or "naranjo" (orange tree) as contrasting elements in a discussion about types of fruits.

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