When you're talking about fruit in Portuguese, one you might encounter is caqui. This word refers to a persimmon, a soft, orange fruit. You'll often find it in markets or grocery stores, especially during its season. Knowing this word helps you ask for it or identify it when you're shopping. It's a simple, useful vocabulary word for everyday situations.
§ What is 'Caqui'?
- DEFINITION
- A soft, orange, edible fruit, also known as persimmon.
When you're in Portugal or Brazil and you see a fruit that looks like a tomato but is orange and a bit squishy, chances are it's a caqui. This is the common word for 'persimmon' in Portuguese. It's a very straightforward word, and you'll hear it often in fruit markets or when discussing seasonal fruits.
Eu comprei um caqui maduro na feira.
(I bought a ripe persimmon at the market.)
Você gosta de caqui?
(Do you like persimmon?)
§ Similar Words and When to Use 'Caqui'
Unlike many fruits, caqui doesn't have a lot of common alternative names in Portuguese that you need to worry about. It's pretty much universally known as caqui. However, it's good to know how it fits into the broader vocabulary of fruits.
- Fruta: This is the general word for 'fruit'. If you're talking about fruit in general, you'd use fruta.
- Cítricos: This refers to 'citrus fruits' like oranges (laranja) or lemons (limão). A caqui is not a citrus fruit.
- Bagos: This can mean 'berries' or 'grapes'. Again, caqui doesn't fit this category.
So, when would you specifically use caqui? You use it when you are talking about that specific fruit: the persimmon. There's no real alternative word for it in daily Portuguese conversation. You won't hear people say 'diospiro' (the botanical name) in a shop, for example.
- CONTEXT
- Use 'caqui' when referring directly to the persimmon fruit. Don't try to substitute it with other general fruit terms unless you're trying to be vague.
For example, if you're making a fruit salad, you might say:
Eu vou colocar maçã, banana e caqui na minha salada de frutas.
(I'm going to put apple, banana, and persimmon in my fruit salad.)
It's that simple. There are no tricky nuances here; 'caqui' is the word for persimmon, and it's used consistently. Just remember its gender (masculine) if you're using articles or adjectives with it.
Um caqui doce.
(A sweet persimmon.)
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
Eu gosto muito de caqui.
I like persimmon a lot.
O caqui é uma fruta de outono.
Persimmon is an autumn fruit.
Você já comeu caqui?
Have you already eaten persimmon?
Este caqui está doce.
This persimmon is sweet.
A cor do caqui é laranja.
The color of the persimmon is orange.
Quero comprar caquis no mercado.
I want to buy persimmons at the market.
O caqui tem muitas vitaminas.
Persimmon has many vitamins.
Minha avó faz doce de caqui.
My grandmother makes persimmon jam.
O caqui maduro tem uma doçura que lembra mel, ideal para sobremesas.
The ripe caqui has a sweetness reminiscent of honey, ideal for desserts.
Here, 'maduro' (ripe) is an adjective modifying 'caqui' (persimmon). 'lembra' is the third-person singular present tense of 'lembrar' (to resemble/remember).
Para evitar a adstringência do caqui, escolha frutos bem moles e de cor intensa.
To avoid the astringency of persimmon, choose very soft and intensely colored fruits.
'Para evitar' (to avoid) introduces a purpose. 'bem moles' means 'very soft', and 'cor intensa' means 'intense color'.
Minha avó sempre preparava uma compota deliciosa com os caquis que colhíamos no quintal.
My grandmother always prepared a delicious compote with the persimmons we picked in the backyard.
'preparava' is in the imperfect past tense, indicating a habitual action. 'que colhíamos' is a relative clause, meaning 'that we used to pick'.
A versatilidade do caqui permite que seja consumido fresco, em saladas ou assados.
The versatility of persimmon allows it to be consumed fresh, in salads, or baked.
'permite que seja consumido' uses the subjunctive mood, indicating possibility or permission. 'fresco, em saladas ou assados' are different ways of consumption.
Embora o caqui seja uma fruta outonal, hoje em dia é possível encontrá-lo em diversas épocas do ano.
Although persimmon is an autumnal fruit, nowadays it's possible to find it at different times of the year.
'Embora' (although) introduces a concession. 'hoje em dia' means 'nowadays'. 'diversas épocas do ano' means 'different times of the year'.
O caqui Fuyu, por não ser adstringente mesmo quando firme, é ideal para quem prefere uma textura mais crocante.
The Fuyu persimmon, not being astringent even when firm, is ideal for those who prefer a crispier texture.
'por não ser adstringente' indicates the reason for its suitability. 'mesmo quando firme' means 'even when firm'. 'quem prefere' means 'those who prefer'.
Nutricionistas recomendam o caqui por ser rico em vitaminas e fibras, contribuindo para a saúde digestiva.
Nutritionists recommend persimmon for being rich in vitamins and fibers, contributing to digestive health.
'por ser rico em' gives the reason for the recommendation. 'contribuindo' is a present participle, meaning 'contributing'.
Na culinária asiática, o caqui desidratado é uma iguaria muito apreciada, muitas vezes servido como lanche.
In Asian cuisine, dried persimmon is a much-appreciated delicacy, often served as a snack.
'desidratado' (dried) is an adjective. 'muito apreciada' means 'much appreciated'. 'muitas vezes' means 'often'.
खुद को परखो 12 सवाल
Imagine you're at a Brazilian market. Describe what a caqui looks like and where you might find it. (2-3 sentences)
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Sample answer
No mercado, vejo um caqui. É uma fruta laranja e macia. Eu o encontro na seção de frutas frescas.
You are making a fruit salad. List three fruits you would include, making sure one of them is 'caqui'. (1-2 sentences)
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Sample answer
Para a salada de frutas, eu colocaria caqui, banana e maçã.
Write a short sentence describing the taste of a caqui, using a simple adjective. (1 sentence)
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Sample answer
O caqui é doce.
O que Ana come no almoço?
Read this passage:
Ana gosta de frutas. Ela come uma maçã no café da manhã e um caqui no almoço. O caqui é a sua fruta favorita por ser tão doce e macio.
O que Ana come no almoço?
O texto diz que 'ela come... um caqui no almoço'.
O texto diz que 'ela come... um caqui no almoço'.
O que João decidiu fazer na feira?
Read this passage:
João foi à feira. Ele queria comprar algumas frutas. Ele viu o caqui e pensou: 'Este caqui parece muito bom. Vou levar alguns para casa'.
O que João decidiu fazer na feira?
O texto afirma 'Vou levar alguns para casa', referindo-se aos caquis.
O texto afirma 'Vou levar alguns para casa', referindo-se aos caquis.
Que ingrediente principal a avó usa para fazer a geleia?
Read this passage:
Minha avó faz uma geleia deliciosa. Ela usa muitos caquis maduros. A geleia tem uma cor laranja vibrante e é muito popular com todos na família.
Que ingrediente principal a avó usa para fazer a geleia?
O texto diz que 'Ela usa muitos caquis maduros' para a geleia.
O texto diz que 'Ela usa muitos caquis maduros' para a geleia.
This sentence means 'I want to eat a persimmon.' The correct order is subject, verb, infinitive, article, noun.
This sentence means 'The persimmon is a sweet fruit.' The correct order is article, noun, verb, article, noun, adjective.
This sentence means 'My mother likes persimmon.' The correct order is possessive adjective, noun, verb, preposition, noun.
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संबंधित सामग्री
food के और शब्द
a conta
A1The bill or check (in a restaurant).
a gosto
A2To taste, according to one's preference for flavor.
à la carte
A2À la carte, ordering individual dishes from a menu.
à mão
A2By hand (e.g., prepare by hand), done manually.
à mesa
A2At the table, referring to dining.
à parte
A2Aside; separately, served separately.
à pressa
A2In a hurry, with great haste.
à saúde
A2A toast, meaning 'to health' or 'cheers'.
a vapor
A2Steamed; cooked by steam.
à vontade
A2At ease/As much as you want; freely, comfortably.
