Papayas Meaning in English
word · lemma: papaya
pəˈpaɪəz
puh-PIE-uhz
pɐpˈaɪəz
puh-PIE-uhz
Definition
Papayas are large, sweet tropical fruits with orange flesh and black seeds inside. They are often eaten raw or used in salads, juices, and desserts.
Usage & Nuances
'Papayas' is the plural form of 'papaya.' Common collocations: 'ripe papayas,' 'fresh papayas,' 'slice papayas.' In some regions they are also called 'pawpaw.' Distinct from the North American 'pawpaw' fruit.
Spanish: papayasPortuguese (BR): mamõesPortuguese (PT): papaiaChinese (Simplified): 木瓜Chinese (Traditional): 木瓜Hindi: पपीतेArabic: باباياBengali: পেঁপেRussian: папайиJapanese: パパイヤVietnamese: đu đủKorean: 파파야Turkish: papayaUrdu: پپیتےIndonesian: pepaya
Example Sentences
We bought two papayas from the market.
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Papayas are sweet and juicy.
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She cut the papayas into small pieces.
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If you eat unripe papayas, they can taste bitter.
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My grandmother makes a delicious jam from papayas.
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There weren’t any good papayas at the store today, so I bought mangos instead.
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