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    Maíz (en. Corn)

    /maiz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Plant with a tall stalk and ears that produce edible grains.
    Corn is a staple food in many cultures.
    El maíz es un alimento básico en muchas culturas.
    Grain produced by this plant, used in various culinary preparations.
    Corn is used to make tortillas and tamales.
    El maíz se utiliza para hacer tortillas y tamales.
    Agricultural product of great economic importance.
    Corn is one of the most widely cultivated crops in the world.
    El maíz es uno de los cultivos más sembrados en el mundo.

    Etymology

    From the Nahuatl 'maiz', which means 'corn' or 'grain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    popcorn
    Corn grain that pops when heated, forming popcorn.
    maíz pira
    corn tacos
    Tacos made with corn tortillas.
    tacos de maíz
    corn flour
    Powder obtained from corn grain, used in various recipes.
    harina de maíz

    Related Words

    tortilla
    Thin dough made from corn, used in Mexican cuisine.
    tortilla
    tamale
    Preparation based on corn dough, filled and cooked in corn leaves.
    tamale
    elote
    Corn in its fresh state, generally cooked or roasted.
    elote

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial use to refer to a clumsy person.
    You're a corn when you don't understand simple jokes.
    Eres un maíz cuando no entiendes chistes simples.
    Term for something easy to do.
    That exam was a piece of cake.
    Ese examen fue un maíz.