Granada (en. Pomegranate)

/ɡraˈnada/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of fruit that has sour and sweet flesh, typically with a red skin and seeds.
The pomegranate is rich in vitamins and antioxidants.
Ang granada ay mayaman sa bitamina at antioxidants.
A type of explosive used in the military, often spherical in shape.
The grenade fell in battle, causing significant damage.
Bumagsak ang granada sa labanan, nagdulot ito ng malaking pinsala.

Etymology

Ang salitang 'granada' ay nagmula sa salitang Espanyol na nangangahulugang 'granada' (fruit) o 'bumbero' (type of weapon).

Common Phrases and Expressions

pomegranate fruit
Refers to the fruit pomegranate.
granadang prutas
war grenade
Refers to the explosive used in battle.
granada ng digmaan

Related Words

pomegranate seeds
Seeds of pomegranate that are rich in flavor and nutrition.
butong granada
grenadier
A soldier who specializes in the use of grenades.
grenadier

Slang Meanings

Granada or crazy, a symbol of losing one's mind or confusion.
I have a lot of granada in my head because of stress from school.
Ang dami ng granada sa utak ko dahil sa stress sa school.
Tasty food that is easy but not healthy, usually for parties.
When there’s granada on the table, I just let Batman handle my diet!
Kapag may granada sa mesa, tiyak na bahala na si batman sa diet ko!