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"Fruta" is a noun which is often translated as "fruit", and "fruto" is a noun which is also often translated as "fruit". Learn more about the difference between "fruta" and "fruto" below.
la fruta(
froo
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tah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. fruit
Me encanta desayunar fruta fresca.I love fresh fruit for breakfast.
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el fruto(
froo
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toh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. fruit
Los frutos exóticos, como el mango, la maracuyá y el kiwi, ganaron popularidad.Exotic fruits, like mango, passion fruit, and kiwi, have become popular.
a. result
La vacuna es fruto de años de investigación.The vaccine is a result of years of research.
b. fruit
Voy a tomarme vacaciones para disfrutar de los frutos de mi arduo trabajo.I'll go on vacations to enjoy the fruits of my hard work.
c. product
La película es fruto de una rica imaginación.The movie is a product of a rich imagination.
d. benefit
Muchas fábricas sacaron fruto del crecimiento económico e industrial.Many factories derived benefit from the economic and industrial growth.
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