Translation of Spanish word "plátano" to English
plátano
/plaˈtano/
Meaning
Nouna type of long, curved fruit
How to use
Plátano ('banana / plantain / plane tree') is masculine. In Spain, it is the common word for banana; in parts of South America, banana or cambur are used.
🇬🇧 English
banana
Example
Compré un plátano en la tienda.
I bought a banana at the store.
Me encanta comer plátanos maduros.
I love eating ripe bananas.
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Common phrases
- pelar un plátano— to peel a banana
- plátano maduro— ripe banana / plantain
- batido de plátano— banana milkshake
- plátano frito— fried plantain
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What does the Spanish word "plátano" mean?▼
The Spanish word "plátano" means "banana" in English.
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