Granadas (en. Grenades)

/ɡɾaˈnaðas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Fruit of the pomegranate plant, round and with sweet seeds.
Grenades are rich in antioxidants.
Las granadas son ricas en antioxidantes.
Explosive device that is thrown by hand.
The soldiers used grenades in the operation.
Los soldados utilizaron granadas en la operación.

Etymology

From Hispanic Arabic 'ranāṭ'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make grenades
Refers to preparing or accumulating something explosive.
hacer granadas
to give grenades
Colloquially, it refers to giving an opportunity or a push.
dar granadas

Related Words

pomegranate
Plant that produces grenades.
granado
explosive
Substance that can explode.
explosivo
seed
Part of the fruit that can germinate.
semilla

Slang Meanings

Grenades as a source of wealth.
That business is giving many grenades.
Ese negocio está dando muchas granadas.
Grenade in the context of a party or intense fun.
That night was a total grenade.
Esa noche fue una granada total.