Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/durazno/

Translation Options into English

• Peach

Meaning and Usage

The word "durazno" refers to the fruit known as peach in English. It is a round, sweet fruit with thin skins and a stone in the center. In Spanish, "durazno" is used commonly in both oral and written contexts, especially in the context of cooking, desserts, and agriculture. Its frequency of use is moderate to high, particularly in regions where peaches are grown or consumed frequently.

Example Sentences

1. Me gusta comer durazno en el desayuno.

2. I like to eat peach for breakfast.

3. El durazno es mi fruta favorita para hacer postres.

4. The peach is my favorite fruit to make desserts.

5. Compré un durazno fresco en el mercado hoy.

6. I bought a fresh peach at the market today.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Durazno" is also found in some Spanish idiomatic expressions, often reflecting its characteristics or associations:

1. "Durazno y con todo"
2. This phrase means to be in a very good situation or to have everything you need.

3. Translation: To be peachy and have it all.

4. "Como un durazno"

5. This expression is used to describe someone who is very healthy or looking great, often with a soft association, like the fleshiness of a peach.

6. Translation: Like a peach.

7. "Sabe a durazno"

8. This means something tastes very sweet or delightful, similar to the taste of a peach.

9. Translation: Tastes like peach.

10. "Estar como un durazno en su jugo"

11. This means to be in one's prime or to be thriving, similar to a peach soaking in its own juice.
12. Translation: To be ripe and flourishing.

Etymology

The word "durazno" comes from the Latin "duracium," which means "hard" or "durable," referring to the firmness of the peach stone inside the fruit. Over time, the word evolved through various languages and acquired its current form in Spanish.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Melocotón (a more commonly used term in Spain) - Fruta de hueso

Antonyms: - (While there are no direct antonyms in terms of fruits, one could consider "fruto ácido" (sour fruit) as an opposite in the context of flavor profile.)

This provides a comprehensive overview of the word "durazno" within the Spanish language context.