A1 noun Neutro #1,754 mais comum

banana

/bəˈnæn.ə/

A banana is a long, curved fruit with a thick yellow skin and soft, sweet flesh inside. It is a popular tropical fruit that is easy to peel and eat raw as a snack.

Exemplos

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I usually eat a banana for a quick energy boost before my morning workout.

I usually eat a banana for a quick energy boost before my morning workout.

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The agricultural report indicates a significant increase in banana exports this quarter.

The agricultural report indicates a significant increase in banana exports this quarter.

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Do you want the last banana, or should I take it?

Do you want the last banana, or should I take it?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
banana
Adjetivo
bananalike
Relacionado
plantain
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Dica de memorização

Visualize the 'B' in Banana as a curved yellow fruit, or remember the catchy song 'B-A-N-A-N-A-S' by Gwen Stefani.

Quiz rápido

You should _____ the banana before you eat the soft fruit inside.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: peel

Exemplos

1

I usually eat a banana for a quick energy boost before my morning workout.

everyday

I usually eat a banana for a quick energy boost before my morning workout.

2

The agricultural report indicates a significant increase in banana exports this quarter.

formal

The agricultural report indicates a significant increase in banana exports this quarter.

3

Do you want the last banana, or should I take it?

informal

Do you want the last banana, or should I take it?

4

The chemical composition of a banana provides a high concentration of potassium and vitamin B6.

academic

The chemical composition of a banana provides a high concentration of potassium and vitamin B6.

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Our supply chain ensures that bananas reach the supermarket while they are still fresh.

business

Our supply chain ensures that bananas reach the supermarket while they are still fresh.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
banana
Adjetivo
bananalike
Relacionado
plantain

Colocações comuns

ripe banana ripe banana
peel a banana peel a banana
a bunch of bananas a bunch of bananas
banana bread banana bread
banana smoothie banana smoothie

Frases Comuns

go bananas

to become very excited or angry

top banana

the most important person in a group

banana skin

an embarrassing mistake or hazard

Frequentemente confundido com

banana vs plantain

Plantains are larger, starchier, and usually need to be cooked, whereas bananas are sweet and eaten raw.

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Notas de uso

Use 'a banana' for the individual fruit and 'a bunch of bananas' when they are still connected at the stem.

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Erros comuns

Learners often forget that 'banana' is a countable noun and might say 'I like eat banana' instead of 'I like eating bananas'.

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Dica de memorização

Visualize the 'B' in Banana as a curved yellow fruit, or remember the catchy song 'B-A-N-A-N-A-S' by Gwen Stefani.

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Origem da palavra

The word is thought to be of West African origin, possibly from the Wolof word 'banaana'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun (plural: bananas) Often follows the verb 'peel' or 'slice'
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Contexto cultural

In Western comedy, slipping on a discarded banana peel is a classic symbol of slapstick humor.

Quiz rápido

You should _____ the banana before you eat the soft fruit inside.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: peel

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orange

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watermelon

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A1

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