Avena (en. Oat)
/a'βena/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Plant cultivated for producing seeds, which are used as food.
Oats are a very nutritious cereal.
La avena es un cereal muy nutritivo.
Seed of the oat plant, widely used in human and animal food.
Oat flakes are a healthy breakfast.
Los copos de avena son un desayuno saludable.
Product obtained by processing oats.
I like the oat smoothie with fruits.
Me gusta el batido de avena con frutas.
Etymology
From the Latin 'avena'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rolled oats
Processed oat product used in breakfasts.
avena en copos
oat milk
Plant-based drink made from oats.
leche de avena
Related Words
cereal
Cultivated plant whose grain is edible.
cereal
oat ice cream
Frozen dessert made with oats.
helado de avena
Slang Meanings
Referring to oats as a healthy food.
She always says you should eat oats to stay in shape.
Ella siempre dice que hay que comer avena para estar en forma.
Use of oats in natural beauty products.
Oat soap is very gentle on the skin.
El jabón de avena es muy suave para la piel.