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Puerto Rican Spanish
Guineo
Used when discussing food or shopping in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
Literal Meaning
Banana
Actual Meaning
Banana — Puerto Rican term. Mexico/Spain use 'plátano', Ecuador uses 'guineo' too.
Examples in Context

Mis niños se los comen como un snack después de la escuela.

Ayer preparé un batido de guineo y estaba riquísimo.

Los guineos están verdes

¿Me das un guineo, por favor?

Cuando voy al mercado, siempre pido tres guineos para la semana.

Helpful Tips
  • 1This term is commonly used among friends and family, so feel free to use it when speaking about snack options.
  • 2In casual conversation, asking for 'guineos' implies you're referring to the sweet fruit, not cooking bananas.
  • 3'Plátano' in PR usually means plantain (for cooking)
  • 4If someone is offering you guineos, they likely mean fresh bananas, and it's a friendly gesture.
Phrase Thesaurus
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banana
fruit
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