Banana
The most common word in Spain and Mexico. Be aware, in other countries this word means 'plantain', the larger, savory cooking fruit.
Used widely in Colombia, Ecuador, and parts of Central America for the sweet yellow banana.
Common in the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and parts of Colombia and Ecuador.
This is the primary word for banana in Venezuela.
I want a banana for my cereal.
In Mexico, you say plátano.
How much does a kilo of bananas cost?
The banana is a very popular fruit in the Caribbean.
The word for 'banana' is one of the most varied in the Spanish language. The term you use depends heavily on the country you are in.
The common yellow fruit is a 'plátano'. The large, green cooking variety is a 'plátano macho'.
The sweet, yellow fruit is a 'banano'. Using 'plátano' refers to the large, starchy plantain used for cooking patacones.
The word is 'plátano'. A famous local variety is the 'plátano de Canarias'.
The word is 'banana', just like in English.
The word is 'cambur'.
The common term is 'guineo'.
Using 'plátano' everywhere. — In many countries like Colombia or Ecuador, asking for a 'plátano' will get you a green, starchy plantain for cooking, not the sweet yellow fruit you expected. When in doubt, listen to how locals say it or use 'banano' which is more specific to the sweet variety in those regions.
Getting the gender wrong. — Even though many of the words end in 'o', not all are masculine. 'La banana' is feminine. However, 'el plátano', 'el banano', and 'el guineo' are all masculine. Always say 'una banana' but 'un plátano'.
Thinking 'banana' is not a Spanish word. — Some learners avoid 'banana' because it sounds too much like English. However, it is the correct and only term used in several countries, including Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay.
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