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caña

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nounfeminineinformal
  1. caneplant with simple stems, like bamboo or sugar cane
  2. reedany of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water
  3. slim, cylindrical type of glass, used to serve beer
  4. glass of beer
  5. hangoverillness caused by a previous bout of alcohol drinking

Forms

noun

singularcaña
pluralcañas

Used in the library

  • Si entra a las siete, le darán una tapa, una caña y paciencia.If you come in at seven, they will give you a tapa, a small beer and patience.A2Meals at Spanish hours — Horarios y comidas
  • En la obra se pesca con una caña sin hilo.In the play they fish with a rod without a line.B1Otra vez, por favor (15) — Once more, please (15) (B1)
  • La flauta de millo, hecha de una caña, da a la cumbia su sonido agudo.The millo flute, made from a cane, gives cumbia its high sound.B1La cumbia y el vallenato — Cumbia and vallenato
  • En el campo, los niños chupan caña de azúcar.In the countryside, the children suck sugar cane.B2Otra vez, por favor (18) — Once more, please (18) (B2)

Other ways to say it

  • pajitadrinking straw

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