Orange fruit (Puerto Rico) in Spanish

Orange fruit (Puerto Rico) in Spanish is la china.

china is feminine, so it takes la: la china.

In English, la china means orange fruit (Puerto Rico).

Orange fruit (Puerto Rico) in Spanish is china (CHEE-nah). It's feminine: la china.

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How do you say orange fruit (Puerto Rico) in Spanish?

Orange fruit (Puerto Rico) in Spanish is la china.

How do you pronounce china?

Say it CHEE-nah. The syllable in capitals is stressed: CHEE. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.

Is china masculine or feminine in Spanish?

china is feminine, so it takes la: la china.

What does china mean in English?

In English, la china means orange fruit (Puerto Rico).

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Updated 22 October 2026 · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.