Maní (en. Peanut)

[maˈni]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Fruit of the peanut plant, also known as peanut.

Peanuts are widely used in the preparation of sauces.

El maní es muy utilizado en la elaboración de salsas.

Annual leguminous plant that produces this fruit.

Peanuts are primarily grown in warm climates.

El maní se cultiva principalmente en climas cálidos.

Term that can refer to products derived from peanuts.

I like salted peanuts as a snack.

Me gusta el maní salado como aperitivo.

From the Nahuatl 'manitztli'.

to eat peanuts

To consume peanuts as a snack or appetizer.

comer maní

peanuts in the bag

Reference to having peanuts available as a snack.

maní en la bolsa

peanut sauce

Sauce made from peanuts, popular in various cuisines.

salsa de maní

peanut

Fruit similar to peanuts, used as a snack.

cacahuate

peanut oil

Oil extracted from peanut seeds.

aceite de maní

peanut butter

Paste made with ground peanuts, very popular at breakfast.

mantequilla de maní

Peanuts as a synonym for nonsense or trivial matters.

Don't talk nonsense, focus on what's important!

¡No digas maní, concéntrate en lo importante!

Colloquial term to refer to a carefree person.

That guy is a fool, he's always laughing.

Ese chico es un maní, siempre está riendo.