pitahaya

• Substantivo que designa um cacto nativo do sudoeste dos Estados Unidos e do norte do México, ou o seu fruto comestível de cor viva e polpa com suco vermelho intenso, frequentemente do tamanho de um pêssego.

A noun referring to a cactus native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, or the highly colored, edible fruit it produces, which has bright red juice and is often as large as a peach.

1. Cactus plantB1formal

   A type of cactus native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, known for its edible, juicy fruit.

   Planta de pitaia

   • The pitahaya cactus thrives in arid desert climates.
   • Farmers cultivate pitahaya for its vibrant fruit.
   • The pitahaya plant has large, fragrant flowers that bloom at night.

2. Edible fruitA2formal

   The brightly colored, juicy fruit of the pitahaya cactus, often as large as a peach, with bright red juice.

   Fruta comestível

   • She sliced the pitahaya and added it to the fruit salad.
   • The pitahaya's bright red juice stained the tablecloth.
   • Pitahaya is often eaten fresh or used in smoothies.