piña
/ˈpiɲa/feminine
The English word pineapple is piña in Spanish. Wiktionary also lists ananás and ananá.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| piña | /ˈpiɲa/ | feminine |
| ananás | /anaˈnas/ | masculine |
| ananá | /anaˈna/ | masculine |
The term refers to the tropical fruit.
Which one should you use?
While piña is the most common term for pineapple across much of the Spanish-speaking world, ananá and ananás are specific regional alternatives used in South America.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Southern Cone region of South America, such as in Argentina and Uruguay, you will encounter the forms ananá and ananás.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word piña is a feminine noun and requires feminine articles like la or una. The word ananá is a masculine noun and requires masculine articles like el or un.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpiɲa/
Did you know?
- In certain Spanish dialects, dar una piña is a slang expression meaning to hit someone in the face.
- The word piña also refers to the core of an agave plant because the plant looks like a pineapple after its leaves are harvested.
- In some Caribbean regions, the fruit is associated with hospitality and is traditionally used as a centerpiece for welcoming guests.
Examples in context
- Voy a oler la piña.I'm going to smell the pineapple.This sentence shows how to use piña with the verb to smell.Tatoeba #12039916 by JSKabylie15, translation #12039918 by DJ_Saidez
- Quiero comprar un ananá.I want to buy a pineapple.This sentence shows how to use ananá with the verb to buy.Tatoeba #4546108 by DarkHollow, translation #4505831 by Joseph
- La piña se ha estropeado.The pineapple has gone bad.This sentence shows how to use piña to describe the fruit as spoiled.Tatoeba #6586312 by arh, translation #6583903 by Eccles17
- Me gusta comer piña en veranoI like to eat pineapple in summer
- En la tienda compré un ananá maduroI bought a ripe pineapple at the store
- ¡Qué rica está la piñita!This pineapple is so delicious!
- ¿Me puedes pasar la piña, por favor?Can you pass me the pineapple, please?
- 24 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are deciding what to buy at a fruit market.
- DanielMira esa piña, se ve muy dulce.Look at that pineapple, it looks very sweet.
- ElenaTienes razón, vamos a comprarla.You're right, let's buy it.
- Daniel¿Quieres más piña para el postre?Do you want more pineapple for dessert?
- ElenaNo, con una es suficiente, Daniel.No, one is enough, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pineapple” translations and entries piña, ananás, ananá, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ananá, ananás, piña, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
