piña
neutral, Mexico
In Mexican Spanish "pineapple" is piña. The word is feminine, so you say la piña and una piña.
Piña is a popular fruit in Mexico, in fresh water drinks called agua de piña and as a topping on tacos al pastor.
Meaning: tropical fruit (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The ñ sounds like the "ny" in "canyon": PEE-nya.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Piña does not mean the fruit only. It can also mean a pine cone, so context matters.
Did you know?
- In Mexican Spanish piña is also the word for a pine cone, so the fruit and the cone share a name.
Examples in context
- Quiero agua de piña.I want pineapple water.
- Los tacos al pastor llevan piña.Tacos al pastor have pineapple.
- Cortó la piña en rebanadas.He cut the pineapple into slices.
Example conversation
Julia and Pablo order tacos at a stand in Puebla.
- PabloCuatro de pastor con todo.Four al pastor with everything.
- Taquero¿Con piña?With pineapple?
- PabloSí, con piña, por favor.Yes, with pineapple, please.
