gooseberry in Spanish
gooseberry in Spanish is uva espina, uva crespa, grosella espinosa — gooseberry means a small, tart, round green (or sometimes red) berry that grows on a spiny shrub, used in pies, jams, and fools.
gooseberry in Spanish
uva espina
A fruit of species Ribes uva-crispa, related to the currant.
uva crespa
A fruit of species Ribes uva-crispa, related to the currant.
grosella espinosa
A fruit of species Ribes uva-crispa, related to the currant.
carabina
(chiefly, British) An additional person who is neither necessary nor wanted in a given situation.
trotona
(chiefly, British) An additional person who is neither necessary nor wanted in a given situation.
What does "gooseberry" mean?
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noun A small, tart, round green (or sometimes red) berry that grows on a spiny shrub, used in pies, jams, and fools.
"Gran's gooseberry crumble is famously sharp."
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noun (informal, British) A third person who unwantedly tags along with a couple.
"I felt like a total gooseberry sitting between them on the date."
gooseberry in a sentence
- Gran's gooseberry crumble is famously sharp.
- The hedgerow was thick with wild gooseberry bushes.
- I felt like a total gooseberry sitting between them on the date.
Common Spanish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "gooseberry" in Spanish?
"gooseberry" in Spanish is uva espina, uva crespa, grosella espinosa. gooseberry means: A small, tart, round green (or sometimes red) berry that grows on a spiny shrub, used in pies, jams, and fools.
How do you use "gooseberry" in a sentence?
Example: "Gran's gooseberry crumble is famously sharp." In Spanish, "gooseberry" is uva espina, uva crespa, grosella espinosa.
Are there other ways to say "gooseberry" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "gooseberry": uva espina, uva crespa, grosella espinosa, carabina, trotona.
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