Granada (en. Grenade)

/ɡɾaˈnaða/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Fruit of the pomegranate tree, with a hard skin and juicy seeds.
The pomegranate is rich in antioxidants.
La granada es rica en antioxidantes.
An explosive weapon that is thrown by hand.
The soldier threw a grenade into the enemy trench.
El soldado lanzó una granada a la trinchera enemiga.

Etymology

From Latin 'granatum', which means 'with seeds'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to throw a grenade
To launch a grenade or provoke a commotion.
dar una granada
hand grenade
A type of portable explosive device.
granada de mano

Related Words

pomegranate tree
Reference to the tree that produces pomegranates.
granado
small grenade
Small grenade or similar device.
granadillo

Slang Meanings

A person who causes trouble or fights.
That guy is a grenade, he always stirs up discord.
Ese tipo es una granada, siempre está metiendo discordia.
Something that explodes or causes surprise.
The end of the movie was a grenade.
El final de la película fue una granada.