Fruits in Tagalog
Discover the most common fruits in Tagalog with their English translations and Filipino pronunciations. This guide helps you learn the Tagalog names of tropical fruits (prutas) you’ll often find in the Philippines like mangga (mango), saging (banana), and pakwan (watermelon). You’ll also pick up useful phrases for buying fruits at the market and talking about your favorites in everyday conversations. Whether you’re a Filipino language learner or simply curious about local food culture, this lesson makes it easy to expand your Tagalog vocabulary naturally. Learn how to say, recognize, and use fruit names in real-life situations so you can sound more confident when speaking Filipino.
Watch this Tagalog lesson to learn the names of fruits in Filipino with clear English translations and correct pronunciation. This video introduces common Filipino words for fruits such as mango, banana, papaya, coconut, and more, explained in a simple and beginner-friendly way. It’s perfect for learners who want to expand their basic Tagalog vocabulary for food and everyday conversations.
List of Fruits in Tagalog
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| prutas | fruit |
| mangga | mango |
| saging | banana |
| abokado | avocado |
| pakwan | watermelon |
| mansanas | apple |
| ubas | grapes |
| pinya | pineapple |
| suha | pomelo |
| langka | jackfruit |
| makopa | rose apple |
| balimbing | starfruit |
| atis | custard apple |
| santol | cotton fruit |
| guyabano | soursop |
| peras | pear |
| lanzones | langsat |
| buko | young coconut |
| bayabas | guava |
| tsiko | sapodilla |
| sampalok | tamarind |
| kalamansi | Philippine lime |
| tiesa | eggfruit |
| kaimito | star apple |
| duhat | Java plum |
| dalandan | sour orange |
| dalanghita | Mandarin orange |
| kamias | bilimbi |
| aratiles | Jamaican cherry |
| siniguelas | Spanish plum |
| granada | pomegranate |
| dayap | key lime |
| kasuy | cashew |
| kastanyas | chestnut |
| papaya | papaya |
| melon | melon |
Check how well you know the Filipino names of fruits by taking the quiz below.
| Mahilig ako sa mangga. |
| (I love mangoes.) |
| Mabango ang hinog na pinya. |
| (Ripe pineapples are fragrant.) |
| Magkano ang isang kilong saging? |
| (How much is a kilogram of bananas?) |
| Pinakamasustansiyang prutas ang abokado. |
| (Avocados are the most nutritious fruit.) |
| Gusto kong kumain ng pakwan. |
| (I feel like eating watermelon.) |
| Matatamis ang mga ubas na ito. |
| (These grapes are sweet.) |
| Mamitas tayo ng mansanas. |
| (Let’s go pick apples.) |
Challenge yourself with this Tagalog Fruits Quiz and see how well you know Filipino fruit names! Say your Tagalog answer out loud before clicking the toggle to check if you’re right. This simple and fun quiz makes learning Tagalog fruit names a breeze!
1. Which tropical fruit has a spiky skin and sweet, juicy flesh?
Answer: pinya (pineapple)
2. What fruit is typically yellow when ripe and monkeys love to eat?
Answer: saging (banana)
3. Which green fruit has a creamy texture and is often used in guacamole?
Answer: abukado (avocado)
4. What fruit is known for its star shape when sliced?
Answer: balimbing (starfruit)
5. What's the national fruit of the Philippines?
Answer: mangga (mango)
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