Pipa (en. Pipe)
/ˈpipa/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Long tube used for smoking tobacco or other substances.
He sat in the garden to smoke a pipe.
Él se sentó en el jardín a fumar una pipa.
Container for transporting or storing liquids.
He bought a water pipe for his home.
Compró una pipa de agua para su hogar.
Musical wind instrument made of wood or metal.
The musician played a pipe at the party.
El músico tocaba una pipa en la fiesta.
Etymology
From Latin 'pipa', meaning 'tube'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
water pipe
A pipe used for smoking, usually with water.
pipa de agua
to smoke the peace pipe
To make peace or reach an agreement.
fumar la pipa de la paz
Related Words
tobacco pipe
Specific pipe for smoking tobacco.
pipa de tabaco
wind pipe
Musical instrument that produces sound by blowing.
pipa de viento
Slang Meanings
Refers to a device for smoking marijuana.
He always takes his pipe when he goes out with friends.
Él siempre lleva su pipa cuando sale con amigos.
Use of 'pipa' as a synonym for an alcoholic drink in informal contexts.
Let's have some drinks tonight.
Vamos a tomar unas pipas esta noche.