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    Grano (en. Grain)

    /ˈɡrano/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Small, hard particle that is part of cereals or other seeds.
    Wheat is harvested in grain.
    El trigo se cosecha en grano.
    Body of smaller size that is part of a substance or material.
    There is a grain of sand in my eye.
    Hay un grano de arena en mi ojo.
    Unit of measurement that equals a small amount of weight.
    The medication is measured in grains.
    El medicamento se mide en granos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'granum', meaning 'seed' or 'grain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    grain of sand
    A small thing that adds to a larger whole.
    grano de arena
    where there's a grain, there's hope
    There is always a possibility, no matter how small it may be.
    donde hay un grano, hay esperanza

    Related Words

    granular
    Having the shape of a grain.
    granuloso
    in bulk
    Set of things that are not packaged.
    granel

    Slang Meanings

    In the context of something small or insignificant.
    That problem is a grain compared to what we are facing.
    Ese problema es un grano al lado de lo que enfrentamos.
    Used to refer to a troublesome or annoying person.
    Don’t be a nuisance, collaborate with the group.
    No seas un grano, colabora con el grupo.