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fruits

[/fruːts/]
nounpl: fruits
frutas
1. The sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food
The market sells fresh fruits every morning.
O mercado vende frutas frescas todas as manhãs.
2. The result or consequence of an action or effort
The fruits of their labor were finally visible.
Os frutos do seu trabalho foram finalmente visíveis.
3. Agricultural produce or harvest
This region produces various tropical fruits.
Esta região produz várias frutas tropicais.
Synonyms
producecropsharvestyields

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
frutas
Standard usage in everyday speech
Rio de Janeiro
frutas
No regional variation
São Paulo
frutas
No regional variation
Portugal
frutos/frutas
Both forms used; frutos more formal/literary

Related Idioms & Phrases

fruits of one's labor - frutos do seu trabalho
forbidden fruit - fruta proibida
fruit of the vine - fruto da vinha
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