Fruits

1. maçã

   Apple

   Usage

   Trás-os-Montes in Portugal and Santa Catarina in Brazil are major apple-growing regions

2. banana

   Banana

   Usage

   Brazil is one of the world's top banana producers; Madeira Island bananas are also well regarded

3. laranja

   Orange

   Usage

   In Portuguese, the fruit and color share the word "laranja". Brazil is one of the world's top orange producers

4. uva

   Grape

   Usage

   Portugal is renowned for wine; Port wine and Vinho Verde are among its most celebrated

5. morango

   Strawberry

   Usage

   Campos do Jordão in São Paulo state, Brazil, is a well-known strawberry-producing region

6. melancia

   Watermelon

7. abacaxi

   Pineapple

   Grammar Note

   In Brazil, "abacaxi" (from Tupi) is standard; European Portuguese also uses "ananás". Both are correct

8. coco

   Coconut

   Usage

   Northeast Brazil is a major coconut region; "água de coco" (coconut water) is a beloved Brazilian drink

9. lima / limão

   Lime / Lemon

   Grammar Note

   In Brazil, "limão" usually refers to lime; in European Portuguese, "limão" = lemon and "lima" = lime

10. manga

    Mango

    Usage

    Brazil is a top mango producer; mangoes from the Nordeste region are especially sweet and popular

11. durião

    Durian

    Usage

    The "King of Fruits" from Southeast Asia; available in Asian markets in Portuguese-speaking countries

12. mangostão

    Mangosteen

    Usage

    Known as the "Queen of Fruits"; native to Southeast Asia, prized for its sweet-tart balance

13. mamão

    Papaya

    Grammar Note

    "Mamão" is standard in Brazil; European Portuguese also uses "papaia". Brazil is a major papaya exporter

14. lichia

    Lychee

15. rambutan

    Rambutan

    Usage

    Named from Malay "rambut" (hair); also cultivated in some parts of Brazil

16. pitaia / fruta-dragão

    Dragon fruit

    Grammar Note

    "Pitaia" comes via Spanish; "fruta-dragão" is a direct translation. Brazil is a significant dragon fruit producer

17. longan

    Longan

    Usage

    Chinese for "dragon eye"; a small sweet fruit also cultivated by Asian communities in Brazil

18. jaca

    Jackfruit

    Usage

    Called "jaca" in Brazil; unripe jackfruit ("carne de jaca") is used as a meat substitute in Brazilian cooking

19. tamarindo

    Tamarind

    Usage

    Widely grown and consumed in northeast Brazil; used in lemonades, candies, and savory dishes

20. goiaba

    Guava

    Usage

    A beloved Brazilian fruit; "goiabada" (guava paste) with cheese is called "Romeu e Julieta" — a classic dessert

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