Cañamèl (en. Sugarcane)
/kaɲaˈmel/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A plant grown primarily for its juicy stem, from which sugar is extracted.
The cane field is cultivated in warm climates.
El cañamel se cultiva en climas cálidos.
The place where sugarcane is cultivated.
The farm has a vast cane field in its expanse.
La finca tiene un inmenso cañamel en su extensión.
Etymology
From the Spanish 'caña' derived from the Latin 'canna' referring to the stem of the plant.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sugarcane
Plant whose stem is used to extract sugar.
caña de azúcar
to cultivate sugarcane
The act of planting and caring for sugarcane.
cultivar cañamel
Related Words
sugar
Sweet substance extracted from the cane field.
azúcar
molasses
Thick juice obtained from the sugar extraction process.
melaza
Slang Meanings
Referring to a hardworking and sweet person.
That guy is a true cane field, always helping others.
Ese chico es un verdadero cañamel, siempre ayuda a los demás.
Term used to describe someone who is strong and resilient.
Juan is a cane field, he never gives up in the face of adversity.
Juan es un cañamel, nunca se rinde ante las adversidades.