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    Piña (en. Pineapple)

    /ˈpiɲa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Edible fruit, conical in shape, with a spiky skin and sweet juice.
    I like to eat fresh pineapple in the summer.
    Me gusta comer piña fresca en el verano.
    Plant of the genus Ananas, family Bromeliaceae, which produces the pineapple.
    Tropical pineapple is grown in warm climates.
    La piña tropical se cultiva en climas cálidos.
    Set of parts of the pineapple that can be used as food or in cooking.
    Pineapple is frequently used in fruit salads.
    La piña se usa frecuentemente en ensaladas de frutas.

    Etymology

    From the Arawak 'ananas', meaning 'excellent fruit'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to band together
    To unite or group together to support each other.
    hacer piña
    piña colada
    Tropical drink made with pineapple and coconut.
    piña colada
    to be in a comfortable or enjoyable situation
    To be in a comfortable or pleasant situation.
    estar como una piña

    Related Words

    ananás
    Scientific name for pineapple.
    ananás
    tropical
    Relating to the tropics, where pineapples are grown.
    tropical
    juicy
    Containing a lot of juice, like the pineapple.
    jugoso

    Slang Meanings

    In some Spanish-speaking countries, 'piña' is used to refer to cash.
    I need some cash to buy lunch.
    Necesito un poco de piña para comprar el almuerzo.
    In slang, it can refer to a confusing or complicated situation.
    That party ended in a mess, everyone was lost.
    Esa fiesta terminó en una piña, todos estaban perdidos.