piña
/ˈpiɲa/feminine
The Spanish word for pinecone is piña.
The word piña refers to the seed-bearing structure of a pine tree.
Meaning: seed-bearing structure of a pine tree (noun)
Which one should you use?
The diminutive form piñita can be used informally to refer to a smaller pinecone.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word piña is a feminine noun. The plural form is piñas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpiɲa/
Did you know?
- The word piña is the root of the famous festive object piñata, which was originally a structure shaped like a pinecone.
- In certain Spanish slang, particularly in Mexico, a 'piña' can refer to a heavy blow or a punch to the face.
- In some contexts, particularly in Spain, a 'piña' can refer to a crowd or a disorganized group of people gathered closely together.
Examples in context
- La piña cayó del pino.The pinecone fell from the pine tree.
- Encontré una piña en el jardín.I found a pinecone in the garden.
- Esa piña es muy grande.That pinecone is very big.
- Los niños decoran con una piña.The children decorate with a pinecone.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are walking through a pine forest.
- MaríaMira, Alejandro, ¡qué piña tan bonita!Look, Alejandro, what a beautiful pinecone!
- AlejandroEs verdad, la piña es perfecta.It is true, the pinecone is perfect.
- María¿Quieres recoger esa piña?Do you want to pick up that pinecone?
- AlejandroSí, la llevaré a casa.Yes, I will take it home.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pinecone” translations and entries piña, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries piña, CC BY-SA 4.0.
