el durazno

the peach

Example Sentence

El durazno tiene un aroma intenso cuando esta listo.

When it is ready, the peach has an intense aroma.

Meaning

A peach. El durazno is the everyday word in much of Latin America, especially in market and kitchen talk.

Common Phrases

  • durazno maduro — ripe peach
  • jugo de durazno — peach juice

Example

El durazno huele dulce en la mesa.

The peach smells sweet on the table.

Common Mistake

Dropping the final letter: durazo instead of durazno.