# abacaxi

CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/abacaxi
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

a type of large, sweet pineapple grown in South America. It is usually juicier and sweeter than the common pineapples you find in most supermarkets.

For teachers: a variety of large, sweet pineapple, specifically the Ananas comosus variety grown in Brazil and other parts of South America. The term is a loanword from Portuguese, often used in botanical or culinary contexts to distinguish it from common commercial varieties.

## Examples

- The market sells fresh abacaxi during the summer months.
- While traveling through Brazil, we enjoyed fresh abacaxi juice every morning with our breakfast.
- The chef insisted on using abacaxi instead of standard pineapple to achieve a more delicate sweetness and a less fibrous texture in the tropical dessert.

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