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"Fruta" is a form of "fruta", a noun which is often translated as "fruit". "Ensalada" is a noun which is often translated as "salad". Learn more about the difference between "ensalada" and "fruta" below.
la ensalada(
ehn
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sah
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lah
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dah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (culinary)
a. salad
Prepara la ensalada mezclando lechuga, cebolla, tomates y el suficiente aliño.Prepare the salad by mixing lettuce, onion, tomatoes, and enough dressing.
2. (colloquial) (confusion)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. mix-up
Todos estaban hablando durante la reunión y se convirtió en una ensalada absoluta.Everyone was talking during the meeting and it turned into a total mix-up.
la fruta(
froo
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tah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (culinary)