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"Manzana" is a noun which is often translated as "apple", and "naranja" is a noun which is often translated as "orange". Learn more about the difference between "manzana" and "naranja" below.
la manzana(
mahn
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sah
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nah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. apple
La reina malvada le dio una manzana envenenada a Blancanieves.The evil queen gave Snow White a poisoned apple.
a. block
Hay muchas casas lindas en esa manzana.There are a lot of nice houses on that block.
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la naranja(
nah
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rahng
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hah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. orange
El jugo de naranja es mi bebida preferida por la mañana.Orange juice is my preferred drink in the morning.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. orange
Nos falta el crayón naranja del paquete.We're missing the orange crayon from the pack.
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