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    Caña (en. Sugarcane)

    /ˈkaɲa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A thin and flexible tube used in various applications.
    The fisherman used a rod to catch fish.
    El pescador usó una caña para atrapar peces.
    An alcoholic beverage served in a glass or pitcher.
    We ordered some beers on the terrace.
    Pedimos unas cañas en la terraza.
    A cane or rod used in some sports.
    The athlete used a pole for jumping.
    El atleta utilizó una caña para saltar.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cāna', meaning cane or tube.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a beer
    To drink a beer in a small glass.
    tomar una caña
    fishing rod
    An instrument used for fishing.
    caña de pescar
    to give it your all
    To demand effort or work hard in an activity.
    dar caña

    Related Words

    sugar cane
    Plant from which sugar is extracted.
    caña de azúcar
    canyon
    Cylindrical tube used in various contexts.
    cañón
    bamboo cane
    Cane or rod made of bamboo, used in crafts or construction.
    caña de bambú

    Slang Meanings

    Draft beer
    I'm going to have a nice cold beer.
    Voy a tomarme una caña bien fría.
    A person who is very active or hardworking
    That girl is a real go-getter, she never gets tired.
    Esa chica es una caña, nunca se cansa.