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    Vaina (en. Sheath)

    /ˈbaina/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Capsule or covering of an organism.
    The pea sheath is green and soft.
    La vaina del guisante es verde y suave.
    An object used to protect or cover something.
    It is necessary to use a sheath to store the knife.
    Es necesario usar una vaina para guardar el cuchillo.
    Colloquial word used in some countries to refer to a thing or situation informally.
    That sheath seems very interesting to me.
    Esa vaina me parece muy interesante.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vaina', meaning 'cover' or 'container'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    strange thing
    Reference to something unusual or unexpected.
    cosa rara
    no problem
    Expression indicating that there is no problem or difficulty.
    no hay vaina
    banana sheath
    It refers to the peel of a banana.
    vaina de plátano

    Related Words

    shell
    The outer covering of certain fruits.
    cáscara
    case
    Covering or wrapping to protect something.
    funda

    Slang Meanings

    Thing or situation of no importance.
    Don’t worry about that thing.
    No te preocupes por esa vaina.
    Complicated problem or issue.
    That situation is very complicated to resolve.
    Esa vaina está muy complicada de resolver.
    Unexpected deal or situation.
    I received an unexpected thing at work.
    Me llegó una vaina inesperada en el trabajo.