República Dominicana
Honduras
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México
Nicaragua
Mopri
TECUAPana
A casual term for a friend, buddy, or pal.
A: Lend me the calculator. B: I lent it to a pana.
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Pana
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20 published definitions
What does Pana mean in each country?
- República DominicanaA casual term for a friend, buddy, or pal.
- HondurasA term of endearment used for a romantic partner, serving as a direct synonym for 'my love' or 'sweetheart' in a...
- ChileA mechanical breakdown or unexpected technical failure that stops a vehicle or machine from working. It is the standard...
- VenezuelaA friend, buddy, or pal.
- MéxicoA thick and sturdy cotton fabric that features a distinct texture of raised vertical ribs. Its weight makes it ideal for...
- NicaraguaA deep container or bowl, typically made of plastic, used in Nicaraguan homes to store food or liquids. It is a...
How do you say Pana in other countries?
- cuateMéxicoIn Mexico, this term refers to a close friend or buddy. It also means twins (specifically fraternal twins, whereas...
- MopriPanamáThe word primo (cousin) spoken backwards. It is a term for a close friend, typically used by the upper class (often...
- PARNAMéxicoA buddy, friend, or partner. It is a phonetic corruption of the English word partner, originating in the coastal region...
- primoRepública DominicanaA term used to address a friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger, similar to bro or man (literally translates to cousin).
- TECUABoliviaA word for a friend or buddy, adapted from the Mexican slang term cuate.
Pana
A friend, buddy, or pal. The term is derived from the English word partner.
JOSE: Hey Luis, where were you yesterday? LUIS: Nowhere special, just at the colmadon (a neighborhood grocery store that doubles as a social hub for drinks and music) with my panas.
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Pana
A term of endearment used for a romantic partner, serving as a direct synonym for 'my love' or 'sweetheart' in a strictly romantic context.
I brought you a little gift, pana, because I wanted to remind you how much I love you.
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Pana
A mechanical breakdown or unexpected technical failure that stops a vehicle or machine from working. It is the standard term for a stall or malfunction that leaves you stranded on the road.
I will not be able to make it to the meeting because the car broke down in pana right at the tunnel exit.
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Pana
A friend, buddy, or pal.
Hi pana.
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Pana
A thick and sturdy cotton fabric that features a distinct texture of raised vertical ribs. Its weight makes it ideal for warm winter clothing like trousers or blazers.
Pass me my pana jacket because it already started to get cold out here.
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Pana
A deep container or bowl, typically made of plastic, used in Nicaraguan homes to store food or liquids. It is a multipurpose kitchen tool used for everything from washing fruit to organizing ingredients.
Bring me the pana that is on the sink so we can put all the nacatamal dough in there. (A nacatamal is a traditional Nicaraguan dish made of meat and corn dough wrapped in plantain leaves).
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Pana
A slang term for the girlfriend or partner of a man nicknamed pan, a common moniker for a chubby or heavy-set guy (the term is the feminine form of the man's nickname).
That guy who is really chubby is already showing off his new pana all over the neighborhood.
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El SalvadorPana
In Chilean slang, this word refers to liver, most commonly the organ of an animal used in cooking.
My grandpa loves eating Pana with onions, but I hate its texture.
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Pana
A friend, buddy, or companion. (The term is widely considered to be an adaptation of the English word partner.)
"Hey Pana." "Is everything good, my Pana?"
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Pana
A close friend, buddy, or pal.
Hey pana, let's go out partying tonight!
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Pana
A close friend, buddy, or pal that you trust completely. It is a common way to talk about your best friend or someone you are always hanging out with.
Yesterday I went out with my pana to grab a bite after work to catch up.
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GuatemalaPana
A slang term for a person from Panama. In everyday Costa Rican speech, it functions as a shortened, informal way to refer to their neighbors to the south.
The Pana says that in his country things are done differently.
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Costa RicaPana
A term for a close friend, buddy, or someone in the same inner circle. It is used for a companion where there is a strong bond of brotherhood and loyalty.
Hey, my pana let me borrow his jacket for the cold last night since I left mine at the office.
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Pana
Used for a close friend or a very tight buddy with whom there is a high level of trust. It is the most common term in everyday Ecuadorian slang to refer to a pal or comrade.
Are you going to invite your pana to the barbecue we are organizing for Saturday?
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EcuadorPana
A close friend, buddy, or pal. It is the go-to term for a reliable companion or someone you are tight with in your daily life.
I lent my jacket to a pana because it was freezing out and the poor guy did not have anything on.
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ColombiaPana
Used to refer to a close friend or a buddy you trust completely. It is the most common way to talk about friends in everyday Panamanian speech.
Hey, tell your pana that we'll meet at the mall to go to the movies.
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Pana
A sturdy and warm fabric characterized by vertical ribs or wales, though it can sometimes be smooth. Due to its thickness, it is mainly used to make winter clothing and for covering cushions.
I bought some pana pants for the cold in La Esperanza (a high-altitude city known as the coldest in Honduras), because that fabric is really warm.
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Pana
A very close friend, buddy, or homie (equivalent to calling someone your brother).
Don't mess with that guy, he's my pana.
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Puerto RicoPana
A folksy or rural term for kitchenware like pots, bowls, or basins (typical of northeastern Venezuela).
M: Ahhh honey, pass me that pana with rice. H: Huh?
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