manzana

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SpanishEdit

EtymologyEdit

From earlier mazana, from Vulgar Latin Mattiana (mala) (a type of apple). Cognate with Portuguese maçã.

PronunciationEdit

• (z-s distinction) IPA^(key): /manˈθana/
• (seseo merger) IPA^(key): /manˈsana/
• Hyphenation: man‧za‧na
• Rhymes: -ana

NounEdit

manzana f ‎(plural manzanas)

1. apple
2. city block

   dar la vuelta a la manzana

   go around the block

SynonymsEdit

• (city block): cuadra (Latin America)

Derived termsEdit

• manzana de Adán
• manzana silvestre
• manzanilla
• manzanita
• manzano
• manzanar