This is the 5988th most frequent Spanish word.
zanahoria
Carrot.
Here, 'zanahorias' refers to the plural noun for carrots, describing an edible vegetable.
Me gusta comer zanahorias crudas porque son muy saludables.
I like to eat raw carrots because they are very healthy.
In this sentence, 'zanahoria' denotes the singular form used as an ingredient in a soup preparation.
La crema de zanahoria que prepara mi madre es deliciosa.
The carrot soup my mother makes is delicious.
Here, 'zanahoria' is used in the singular form, referring to the general idea of carrot as an ingredient.