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

Part of Speech

The word "tomate" is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

/tomaˈte/

Translation Options into English

• Tomato

Meaning and Usage

In Spanish, "tomate" refers to the edible fruit (botanically a berry) of the plant Solanum lycopersicum, commonly known as the tomato. It is widely used in various cuisines around the world and can be consumed raw in salads, cooked in sauces, or as a main ingredient in various dishes.

Frequency of Use: "Tomate" is a common term within both oral speech and written contexts, especially in cooking, agriculture, and discussions about healthy eating.

Example Sentences

1. Me gusta comer ensalada con tomate.
   (I like to eat salad with tomato.)

2. El tomate es un ingrediente esencial en la salsa de pasta.
   (Tomato is an essential ingredient in pasta sauce.)

3. Compré tomates frescos en el mercado.
   (I bought fresh tomatoes at the market.)

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "tomate" appears in some idiomatic expressions, though it's not as frequent as other common words. Here are a few examples:

1. Echarle un tomate
2. Significa que alguien está haciendo un comentario sarcástico o un reproche.
3. (To throw a tomato means that someone is making a sarcastic comment or a reproach.)

4. Ejemplo: Ella le echó un tomate a su amigo por llegar tarde.
   (She threw a tomato at her friend for being late.)

5. Como un tomate

6. Se usa para describir a alguien que se sonroja o se pone rojo.
7. (Like a tomato is used to describe someone who blushes or turns red.)

8. Ejemplo: Se puso como un tomate cuando le dijeron que le gustaba.
   (He turned as red as a tomato when they told him he was liked.)

9. Tomate a la vista

10. Se usa para referirse a algo inevitable que está por suceder.
11. (Tomato in sight means something unavoidable is about to happen.)
12. Ejemplo: Con el clima tan caliente, el tomate a la vista es una tormenta.
    (With the weather so hot, a storm is in sight.)

Etymology

The word "tomate" comes from the Nahuatl word tomatl, which was the term used by indigenous peoples in Mexico for the fruit. The Spaniards adopted this word during the colonization of the Americas and it has since been incorporated into many languages.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Jitomate (used primarily in Mexico to refer to a red tomato) - Tomatillo (related but refers to a different green fruit often used in Mexican cooking)

Antonyms: - There are no direct antonyms for "tomate," as it is a specific type of fruit. However, one could contrast it with non-fruit vegetables like "lechuga" (lettuce) or "zanahoria" (carrot) when discussing culinary ingredients.