Granada
/ɡɾaˈnada/feminine
Granada is the Spanish name for the city of Granada in Spain.
Meaning: city in Spain (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The name of the city is also the Spanish word for the fruit pomegranate.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾaˈnada/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word granada is also used to describe a hand grenade, linking the weapon to the fruit because of their similar shape and the way they burst.
- The city name Granada and the fruit granada are actually unrelated. While people often assume they share an origin, the city name comes from an Arabic suburb name, whereas the fruit comes from the Latin word for 'seeded apple'.
- The Spanish word granada for the fruit shares a linguistic ancestor with the English word 'grain'. Both originate from the Latin 'granum', which refers to a small seed or particle.
Examples in context
- Tengo un palacio en Granada.I have a mansion in Granada.This sentence is useful for mentioning the possession of a property in Granada.Tatoeba #12154540 by Adelpa, translation #12154902 by shekitten
- Voy a visitar Granada el próximo verano.I'm going to visit Granada next summer.
- El verano pasado fui a Granada.Last summer I went to Granada.
- Granada es una ciudad muy bonita.Granada is a very beautiful city.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing travel plans over coffee.
- Javier¿Quieres viajar a Granada este año?Do you want to travel to Granada this year?
- LucíaSí, me encanta esa ciudad.Yes, I love that city.
- JavierEntonces, buscaremos vuelos para ti y para mí.Then, we will look for flights for you and me.
- Lucía¡Qué buena idea, Javier!What a great idea, Javier!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “granada” translations and entries Granada, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Granada, granada, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
