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    Grana (en. Cochineal)

    /ˈɡrana/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Red pigment substance extracted from certain insects or plants.
    Cochineal grain is used to obtain natural dyes.
    La grana cochinilla se utiliza para obtener colorantes naturales.
    Red pigment traditionally used in the textile and food industries.
    The use of grain in fabric dyeing is an ancient practice.
    El uso de la grana en la tintura de telas es una práctica antigua.
    Fruit of some plants, especially corn grain.
    Corn grain is essential in animal feed.
    La grana de maíz es esencial en la alimentación animal.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'granum,' which means grain or seed.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cochineal grain
    Red pigment substance obtained from an insect.
    grana de cochinilla
    pay in grain
    To pay with a high cost or effort.
    pagar en grana
    have grain
    To have wealth or abundance.
    tener grana

    Related Words

    cochineal
    Insect from which a red dye is extracted.
    cochinilla
    dye
    Substance used to change the color of a material.
    tinte
    red
    Color associated with grain.
    rojo

    Slang Meanings

    Cash money, especially in large amounts.
    I need some cash to go out tonight.
    Necesito un poco de grana para salir esta noche.
    Something of high quality or value.
    That car is top-notch, it must cost a lot.
    Ese coche es grana, debe costar mucho.