banano

banano

The sweet, yellow-skinned fruit eaten raw, unlike other varieties that must be cooked. It is known for its soft texture and is a common quick snack. (In Colombia, banano specifically refers to the sweet banana, while platano refers to the starchy plantain that requires cooking).

My mom always packs a banano in my backpack in case I get hungry mid-morning.

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Colombiaby AnónimoMarch 12, 2018

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banano

In Panama, this is the name for the sweet, yellow-skinned fruit eaten raw. It is used specifically to distinguish it from the plátano (plantain), which usually requires cooking before being served.

Remember to buy a couple of bananos at the store for the kids to have for breakfast tomorrow.

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Panamáby El Bokas PTYJuly 26, 2022

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banano

In Guatemala, this is the sweet yellow fruit that is peeled and eaten raw. It is distinguished from the plátano, which is almost always fried or boiled (in Guatemala, this term refers to the sweet banana while plátano refers to the starchy plantain).

I bought a bunch of bananos at the market for the kids to take as a snack to school.

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Guatemalaby Chapín ShuteAugust 9, 2022

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banano

Refers to the roll of fat that accumulates on the sides of the waist, creating a visible bulge over clothing. It is the love handle or muffin top that appears when someone gains weight, especially noticeable when wearing tight pants.

It is so annoying! These pants are so tight that my whole banano is sticking out.

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Colombiaby Rolo ValeNovember 8, 2017

Score:+7

banano

Bogotá slang for a piece of candy or a sweet. It is also used to describe something that is great, cool, or very pleasant (primarily used in the Colombian capital).

It is so banano that they gave us the day off at the office!

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Colombiaby Parcero PaisaOctober 4, 2017

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banano

A Costa Rican slang term for a gay man, used in informal settings and generally intended to be derogatory or mocking.

That guy who works at the pulpería turned out to be a banano. (A pulpería is a small neighborhood grocery store).

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Costa Ricaby AnónimoNovember 6, 2017

Score:+5

banano

A vulgar slang term used in Honduras to refer to the penis. It is typically used in informal settings among friends or in crude jokes.

That guy hit his banano really hard when he fell off his bike.

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Hondurasby Catracho VagoSeptember 4, 2022

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banano

A slang term for a fool, an idiot, or a sucker. (In Nicaragua, using this fruit's name is a common way to call someone gullible or slow.)

- You are such a banano kid, you really thought I would not notice!!! - Let's go dancing. - We can go if you want. - Haha. You're always lying, you're a banano.

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• #aburrido
• #estupido
• #tonto
• #moderadamente-ofensivo

Nicaraguaby AnónimoSeptember 20, 2008

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banano

The standard Colombian term for the sweet, yellow fruit eaten fresh and raw. It is distinct from the plátano, which is a starchy plantain that requires cooking (in Colombia, banano refers exclusively to the soft fruit eaten as a snack, while plátano is a starchy cooking staple).

Put a banano in your bag in case you get hungry on the way to work.

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Colombiaby AnónimoAugust 17, 2026

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