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    Banana (en. Banana)

    /baˈnana/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Elongated and curved tropical fruit with yellow pulp that is consumed as food.
    I like to eat a banana with my breakfast.
    Me gusta comer una banana con mi desayuno.
    Plant that produces the banana fruit.
    The banana is a plant that grows in warm climates.
    La banana es una planta que crece en climas cálidos.

    Etymology

    The word 'banana' comes from the Wolof language, spoken in Senegal.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be like a banana
    To be in a ridiculous or absurd situation.
    estar como una banana
    there's no banana for that
    Indicates that one should not exaggerate or worry too much.
    no hay banana para tanto

    Related Words

    plantain
    A variety of banana that can be eaten cooked or raw.
    plátano
    banana grower
    Related to bananas or the cultivation of bananas.
    bananero

    Slang Meanings

    Silly or distracted person.
    Don't be a banana, pay attention.
    No seas banana, presta atención.
    Something that is ridiculous or absurd.
    That idea is very banana.
    Esa idea es muy banana.