What does membrillo in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word membrillo in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use membrillo in Spanish.

The word membrillo in Spanish means quince tree, quince, silly, stupid, daft, quince jelly. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word membrillo

quince tree

nombre masculino (planta)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
He plantado un membrillo en mi jardín.
I planted a quince tree in my garden.

quince

nombre masculino (fruto de la misma) (fruit)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Desde hace diez años mi familia se dedica a la elaboración casera de licor de membrillo.
My family has been producing homemade liquor from quince for the last ten years.

silly, stupid, daft

adjetivo (tonto, bobo)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
No seas membrillo y deja que participe en el trabajo.
Don't be silly (or: stupid) and let him join in on the work.

quince jelly

nombre masculino (dulce)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Para preparar membrillo, necesitas mucho azúcar.
To make quince jelly, you need a lot of sugar.

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