Pepa (en. Pepa)

/ˈpe.pa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A small seed found inside certain fruits.
The watermelon has many seeds.
La sandía tiene muchas pepas.
Edible seed of pumpkins.
I like pumpkin seeds in salads.
Me gustan las pepas de calabaza en las ensaladas.
A small piece used in some games similar to dominoes.
To play, we need the seeds.
Para jugar, necesitamos las pepas.

Etymology

The word 'pepa' comes from the Latin 'pippa', which means seed.

Common Phrases and Expressions

seed of life
It refers to the essential or important aspects of life.
pepa de la vida
to have seeds
It means being well prepared or having resources.
tener pepas

Related Words

little seed
A small and often golden seed, like that of the watermelon.
pepita
seed
A part of a plant that can grow into a new plant.
semilla

Slang Meanings

An expression denoting happiness or joy.
When I heard that we passed the exam, I was filled with joy.
Cuando escuché que aprobamos el examen, me llené de pepa.
Referring to something pleasurable or enjoyable.
That party was a blast.
Esa fiesta estuvo de pepa.