Abacaxi

Pronunciation: /ah-bah-kah-shee/

Definitions of abacaxi

noun a tropical fruit with a tough rind and sweet, juicy flesh, also known as pineapple

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat abacaxi for breakfast.

A2 Abacaxi is a tropical fruit that is sweet and juicy.

B1 The abacaxi in this smoothie adds a refreshing flavor.

B2 The market had a variety of exotic fruits, including abacaxi.

C1 The chef used abacaxi in the salsa to give it a unique twist.

C2 The abacaxi from Brazil is known for its exceptional taste and quality.

Examples of abacaxi in a Sentence

formal The tropical fruit known as abacaxi is commonly used in fruit salads and smoothies.

informal I love snacking on some fresh abacaxi slices by the pool.

slang Let's grab some abacaxi and make some refreshing cocktails for the party.

figurative Her bright personality is like a burst of abacaxi in a room full of dullness.

Grammatical Forms of abacaxi

• plural: abacaxis
• comparative: more abacaxi
• superlative: most abacaxi
• present tense: abacaxi
• future tense: will abacaxi
• perfect tense: has abacaxi
• continuous tense: is abacaxi
• singular: abacaxi
• positive degree: abacaxi
• infinitive: to abacaxi
• gerund: abacaxiing
• participle: abacaxied

Origin and Evolution of abacaxi

First Known Use: 1555 year

Language of Origin: Tupi

Story behind the word: The word 'abacaxi' originated from the Tupi language spoken by indigenous peoples in Brazil.

Evolution of the word: The word 'abacaxi' was first introduced to the Portuguese language by the early explorers of Brazil. Over time, it became commonly used in Portuguese-speaking countries to refer to the tropical fruit known as pineapple.