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cítrico

citrus

noun SEE-tree-koh Rare
Food & Drink Fruits

Origin: From Latin citricus, from citrus (citron tree)

Also means

citrus fruit

Usage Note

Cítrico is used as both a noun (un cítrico, a citrus fruit) and an adjective (sabor cítrico, citrus flavour). As a noun the plural cítricos is very common, referring collectively to citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and grapefruits. The written accent on the í signals stress on the first syllable.

Examples

"Los cítricos son ricos en vitamina C."

Natural Translation

Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C.

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