piña
standard, Chile
In Chile "pineapple" is piña. It is the standard word and it is the one Chileans use in shops and at home. It is also called jugo de piña and piña en conserva.
Meaning: tropical fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| piña | standard, Chile |
| jugo de piña | juice |
| piña en conserva | canned |
You will see piña natural for fresh fruit, piña en conserva for canned slices and jugo de piña for the juice.
Which one should you use?
The same word piña also means a pine cone in Spanish, but context makes the meaning clear.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Some South American countries say ananá for the fruit, while Chileans use piña.
How does it change in a sentence?
Piña is feminine, so you say una piña and la piña dulce.
Did you know?
- Chile does not grow pineapples in quantity, so most of the fruit sold there is imported from tropical countries.
Examples in context
- Quiero una piña fresca.I want a fresh pineapple.
- Me gusta el jugo de piña.I like pineapple juice.
- La pizza lleva piña.The pizza has pineapple.
Example conversation
Daniela and Felipe are at a fruit stand at a market in Santiago, talking to the Vendedor.
- Daniela¿A cuánto está la piña?How much is the pineapple?
- VendedorEstá a tres mil pesos.It is three thousand pesos.
- Felipe¿Está dulce?Is it sweet?
- VendedorSí, llegó hoy, es bien dulce.Yes, it arrived today, it is very sweet.
