Pana (en. Corduroy)

/ˈpana/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Cotton or wool fabric with a soft texture and a ridged surface.
She bought a corduroy coat that is very warm.
Ella compró un abrigo de pana que es muy cálido.
Garment or item made from this type of fabric.
He was wearing very elegant corduroy pants.
Llevaba un pantalón de pana muy elegante.
A style of fabric frequently used in fashion.
Corduroy is very popular in the winter.
La pana es muy popular en el invierno.

Etymology

From Andalusian Arabic 'bana' meaning 'velvet fabric'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

corduroy pants
pants made of corduroy fabric.
pana de pantalón
corduroy coat
coat made of corduroy fabric.
abrigo de pana

Related Words

velvet
Soft and velvety fabric.
terciopelo
fabric
Manufactured material that can be textile.
tela

Slang Meanings

Friend or buddy.
That is my buddy, we're always together.
Ese es mi pana, siempre estamos juntos.
A type of sprout or growth in plants.
The plant's corduroy looks very healthy.
La pana de la planta se ve muy saludable.