Banana

Pronunciation:bəˈnænə
ENES

Quick Translations

  • plátano
  • banana

Definitions

noun

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.

verb

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.

adjective

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.