pauldavidmena
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aceituna versus oliva
Today my SpanishDictionary.com word of the day was "aceituna," which I know translates to "olive," but I'm also aware of the Spanish word "oliva,"
which also means olive. I believe aceituna is Arabic in origin, whereas oliva is lifted straight from the Latin. I've heard both
words used interchangeably among Spanish speakers here in the U.S., but was wondering if there was a definite preference in Mexico, specifically Baja.
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chippy
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It's aceituna down here in old Mexico. I've never heard anyone use oliva but I have heard the word el olivo for the tree.
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Fruit vs tree. Pescado vs pez...... IMHO
[Edited on 11-25-2023 by pacificobob]
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don't know but olive oil is aceite de oliva.
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pauldavidmena
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Hence my question! 
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chippy
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Tru dat!
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surabi
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Yes- like a cashew nut is called "nuez de India" but a cashew tree is marañon.
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pauldavidmena
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Likewise castaña is a chestnut, while castaño is a chestnut tree.
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pacificobob
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From the pantry
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aceite is oil. oliva is an olive.
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Yes, I think we all know aceite is oil. That isn't what this discussion is about. Aceituna means olive in Mexican Spanish.
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And based on this image of olive oil from Andalucia, oliva is more widely used in Spain.
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I don't know what that tells us; show me a bottle of "Aceite de aceituna" from anywhere before you continue along that logic line. 
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Hows this for a hijack?
What is, or would be, the oil from cactus fruit called in Spanish?
https://www.healthline.com/health/about-prickly-pear-seed-oi...
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I was just in Spain in late oct. early nov. and never heard anyone use anything but "aceituna" for olives.
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