Banana
Quick Translations
- plátano
- banana
Definitions
Definition
A long curved fruit with a yellow skin and soft, sweet, white flesh inside.
In ES
Una fruta larga y curvada con una piel amarilla y una pulpa blanca suave y dulce por dentro.
Examples
- I like to eat a banana for breakfast.
- Have you ever tried banana bread?
- She peeled the banana before giving it to the toddler.
Cultural Notes
Bananas are a staple food in many tropical countries and are commonly consumed as a snack or used in desserts. They are known for their nutritional value, including high potassium content.
Definition
To remove the peel from a banana.
In ES
Quitar la cáscara de un plátano.
Examples
- I will banana the fruit before putting it in the smoothie.
- Can you banana this for me?
- He bananaed the snack to make it easier to eat.
Cultural Notes
While 'banana' is primarily used as a noun, in informal contexts, especially in children's language, it can be used as a verb to describe the action of peeling.
Definition
Describing something that is yellow or related to bananas, often used in playful contexts.
In ES
Describiendo algo que es amarillo o relacionado con los plátanos, a menudo usado en contextos lúdicos.
Examples
- The banana-colored walls brightened up the room.
- He wore a banana-themed costume for the party.
- The art piece was filled with banana-like shapes.
Cultural Notes
This usage is rare but can appear in creative writing to evoke imagery or humor.