un zumo de naranja (an orange juice)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This is a noun phrase consisting of an indefinite article ('un' - a/an, masculine singular), a masculine noun ('zumo' - juice), and a prepositional phrase ('de naranja' - of orange) modifying the noun 'zumo'. It literally translates to 'a juice of orange'.

Sample sentences

Me gustaría pedir un zumo de naranja, por favor.

I would like to order an orange juice, please.

Todos los días desayuno un zumo de naranja recién exprimido.

Every day I have a freshly squeezed orange juice for breakfast.

¿Quieres un zumo de naranja o prefieres café?

Do you want an orange juice or do you prefer coffee?

Quick facts

gender:masculine (un zumo)

number:singular

naturalness:This is the standard and most common way to say 'an orange juice' in Spanish, particularly in Spain. In some Latin American countries, 'jugo' is more common than 'zumo'.

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Mnemonic

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Example

Me gustaría pedir un zumo de naranja, por favor.

I would like to order an orange juice, please.

Todos los días desayuno un zumo de naranja recién exprimido.

Every day I have a freshly squeezed orange juice for breakfast.

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