dátil
/ˈdati/noun★Beginner
general
A sweet, edible fruit produced by the date palm tree, often eaten dried.
Los dátiles son ricos en fibra y azúcares naturales.
Dates are rich in fiber and natural sugars.
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Commonly used in desserts, snacks, and Middle Eastern cuisine.
Collocations
dátil secodried datedátil rellenostuffed datepalmera de dátildate palm
Synonyms
💡Pro Tip
Cultural Note
Dates are a staple in Middle Eastern and North African cuisines and are often associated with Islamic traditions.
📖Word Origin
From Arabic 'tamar' (تمر), meaning 'date fruit'.
📝Usage Notes
In Spanish-speaking countries, 'dátil' refers exclusively to the date fruit, not the date as a calendar day.
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