Avocados Meaning in English
word · lemma: avocado
ˌævəˈkɑdoʊz
av-uh-KAH-dohz
ˌævəkˈɑːdəʊz
av-uh-KAH-dohz
Definition
A type of pear-shaped fruit with green or black skin and creamy, edible flesh, often eaten fresh or used to make guacamole.
Usage & Nuances
'Avocados' is the plural form. Common collocations: 'ripe avocados,' 'slice avocados,' 'avocado toast.' Often used in salads, sandwiches, and spreads. Sometimes confused with 'guacamole' (the dip made from avocados).
Spanish: aguacatesPortuguese (BR): abacatesPortuguese (PT): abacatesChinese (Simplified): 鳄梨Chinese (Traditional): 酪梨Hindi: एवोकाडोArabic: أفوكادوBengali: অ্যাভোকাডোRussian: авокадоJapanese: アボカドVietnamese: bơKorean: 아보카도Turkish: avokadoUrdu: ایووکاڈوIndonesian: alpukat
Example Sentences
I like to eat avocados in my salad.
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The store sells fresh avocados every day.
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Green avocados are not ready to eat yet.
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I mash up a couple of avocados to make guacamole for parties.
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Are these avocados ripe? They feel a bit hard.
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You can put sliced avocados on toast for a quick breakfast.
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