What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
melocotón
Example
Me encanta comer melocotones en verano. [melocotón: noun]
Example
El melocotonero está floreciendo en el jardín. [melocotonero: noun]
Example
Ella llevaba un vestido de color melocotón muy bonito. [melocotón: adjective]
peach
Example
I had a delicious peach for breakfast this morning. [peach: noun]
Example
The peach tree in my backyard is blooming. [peach: noun]
Example
She wore a beautiful peach dress to the party. [peach: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Peach is more commonly used than melocotón in everyday language due to the prevalence of English as a global language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between melocotón and peach?
Both melocotón and peach are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.