Marihuana (en. Dope)
ma-ri-hwa-na
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Plant from the Cannabaceae family whose psychoactive components are used for recreational or medicinal consumption.
The use of marijuana for medicinal purposes has increased in recent years.
El uso de marihuana con fines medicinales ha aumentado en los últimos años.
Substance obtained from the marijuana plant that is consumed in the form of cigarettes, pipes, or edibles.
During the party, some guests smoked marijuana.
Durante la fiesta, algunos invitados fumaron marihuana.
Refers to any product derived from the marijuana plant, including oils and edibles.
Marijuana oil is commonly used to relieve pain.
El aceite de marihuana se usa comúnmente para aliviar el dolor.
Etymology
From the Spanish 'marihuana', which has roots in the Mexican term 'marihuan' and 'marihuana pipe'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to smoke a joint
to consume marijuana rolled in a paper leaf.
fumarse un porro
to hit the joint
to smoke marijuana.
darle al canuto
to be on cloud nine
to feel euphoric or distracted due to marijuana consumption.
estar en las nubes
Related Words
cannabis
Scientific name for the marijuana plant.
cannabis
hashish
Concentrated resin from the marijuana plant.
hashish
CBD
A compound from marijuana that is non-psychoactive and used for medicinal purposes.
CBD
Slang Meanings
Mary
I'm going out to buy some Mary.
Voy a salir a comprar un poco de María.
Ganja
This weekend we are going to smoke ganja.
El fin de semana vamos a fumar ganja.
Pot
Do you have pot for tonight?
¿Tienes mota para esta noche?
Grass
The smell of grass can be sensed from afar.
El olor a hierba se siente desde lejos.
Joint
I take a joint to relax.
Me doy un porro para relajarme.