lime in Spanish
lime in Spanish is de lima, cal, lima — lime means a small, round, green citrus fruit with a sharp, tart flavor.
lime in Spanish
de lima
Containing lime or lime juice.
cal
(chemistry) Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
lima
Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.
limón
Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.
limero
Any of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.
lima
Any of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.
lima
encalar
(transitive) To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).
What does "lime" mean?
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noun A small, round, green citrus fruit with a sharp, tart flavor.
"Squeeze a lime over the tacos."
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noun A bright, slightly yellowish-green color.
"The walls were painted a vivid lime."
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noun Calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide, used in construction, farming, and industry.
"Farmers spread lime on acidic soil to raise its pH."
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noun A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, also called the linden — unrelated to the citrus tree.
"A row of lime trees lined the avenue."
lime in a sentence
- Squeeze a lime over the tacos.
- The walls were painted a vivid lime.
- Farmers spread lime on acidic soil to raise its pH.
- A row of lime trees lined the avenue.
Common Spanish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "lime" in Spanish?
"lime" in Spanish is de lima, cal, lima. lime means: A small, round, green citrus fruit with a sharp, tart flavor.
How do you use "lime" in a sentence?
Example: "Squeeze a lime over the tacos." In Spanish, "lime" is de lima, cal, lima.
Are there other ways to say "lime" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "lime": de lima, cal, lima, limón, limero, encalar.
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