Language/Interlingua-international-auxiliary-language-association/Vocabulary/Fruits
Hi Interlingua (International Auxiliary Language Association) learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary related to fruits in Interlingua. We will also learn some cultural facts about fruits in different countries. 🌍
Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Health & Verbs in Interlingua.
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some basic fruit vocabulary in Interlingua. In the table below, you will find the fruit names in Interlingua, the pronunciation, and the English translation.
| Interlingua (International Auxiliary Language Association) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| mela | /'mel.a/ | apple |
| banana | /baˈnana/ | banana |
| pera | /'pe.ra/ | pear |
| pessego | /ˈpe.sse.ɡo/ | peach |
| ananas | /ana'nas/ | pineapple |
| pomo-granate | /pomo graf'de/ | pomegranate |
| mango | /'maŋ.go/ | mango |
| arancia | /aˈгan.t͡ʃa/ | orange |
| pere-dio | /'pe.re.di.o/ | papaya |
| pericoco | /'peri.ko.ko/ | coconut |
| uva | /'u.va/ | grape |
| kivi | /'ki.vi/ | kiwi |
| fructo de la passione | /'fruk.to de la pa'sjo.ne/ | passion fruit |
| fico | /'fi.ko/ | fig |
| limon | /li'mon/ | lemon |
| lime | /'li.me/ | lime |
| pruna | /'pru.na/ | plum |
Cultural Facts[edit | edit source]
- Apples: Apples are considered as one of the most popular fruits in North America. They are also used to symbolize peace and health. - Bananas: Bananas are the most consumed fruit in the world. They are grown in over 130 countries across the world. - Pineapples: Pineapples were first brought to Europe by Christopher Columbus. They are considered as a symbol of hospitality and welcome in many cultures. - Coconuts: Coconuts are used widely in tropical countries, such as India and the Caribbean, for cooking as well as in traditional medicine. - Grapes: Grapes are the oldest cultivated fruit in the world. They have been grown for more than 10,000 years in countries like Greece, Iran, and Italy.
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Posso comprarte una mela? (Can I buy you an apple?)
- Person 2: Si, mi piace molto la frutta. (Yes, I really like fruits.)
- Person 1: Preferite le banane verdi o mature? (Do you prefer green or ripe bananas?)
- Person 2: Le preferisco mature. (I prefer them ripe.)
Practice Exercise[edit | edit source]
Translate the following fruits from English to Interlingua:
1. Watermelon 2. Blueberry 3. Strawberry 4. Raspberry 5. Apricot
Tips for Practicing[edit | edit source]
To improve your Interlingua (International Auxiliary Language Association) Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
To find more vocabulary related to Interlingua, feel free to visit our page on Interlingua Vocabulary.
Sources[edit | edit source]
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Health
- Essencial Phrases in Interlingua
- Time
- Education
- Days of the Week
- Seasons
- Animals
- Basic Phrases in Interlingua
- Weather
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