citrus

BrE /ˈsɪtrəs/ AmE /ˈsɪtrəs/

noun en → es

1 FRUIT B1

any of a group of fruit-bearing trees and shrubs that have thick, shiny leaves and produce juicy fruits with a strong acid taste

citrólico, cítrico

  • citrus fruit

Collocations citrus fruit · citrus tree

  • Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C.

    Las frutas cítricas son ricas en vitamina C.

2 PLANT B1

the plants that produce citrus fruit, such as oranges, lemons, and limes

árbol cítrico, planta cítrica

  • citrus plant

Collocations citrus tree · citrus grove

  • The citrus trees are in full bloom.

    Los árboles cítricos están en plena floración.