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"Fruta" is a noun which is often translated as "fruit", and "ensalada" is a noun which is often translated as "salad". Learn more about the difference between "fruta" and "ensalada" below.
la fruta()
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (culinary)
la ensalada()
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.
