Banana in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'banana' is 'plátano', pronounced PLAH-tah-noh (IPA: /ˈplatano/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: plátanos).
| Spanish | plátano |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | PLAH-tah-noh · /ˈplatano/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | plátanos |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'plátano'
- Me como un plátano antes de ir al gimnasio.
I eat a banana before going to the gym. - ¿Están maduros estos plátanos?
Are these bananas ripe? - Compré un racimo de plátanos en la frutería de la esquina.
I bought a bunch of bananas at the corner fruit shop. - El batido de plátano con leche es uno de los desayunos favoritos de mis hijos.
The banana milkshake is one of my kids' favorite breakfasts.
Common Phrases with 'plátano'
- plátano maduro
ripe plantain (fried, a classic Caribbean side dish)
How to Use 'plátano'
Watch out: in much of the Caribbean and Central America, 'plátano' means plantain (cooked, starchy), not the sweet banana. Note the written accent: PLÁ-ta-no, stressed on the first syllable.
Regional note: The sweet banana is 'plátano' in Spain and Mexico, 'banana' in Argentina and Uruguay, 'banano' in Colombia and Central America, 'guineo' in the Caribbean and Ecuador, and 'cambur' in Venezuela.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Banana' in Spanish is 'plátano', pronounced PLAH-tah-noh.
It is spelled p-l-á-t-a-n-o.
'Plátano' is masculine: you say 'el plátano'.
The plural of 'plátano' is 'plátanos'.
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