centeno (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

"Centeno" is a noun in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

/θenˈteno/ (in Spain) or /senˈteno/ (in Latin America)

Translation Options into English

• Rye

Meaning and Usage

"Centeno" refers to a type of cereal grain known as rye, which is commonly used in baking, brewing, and in the production of some spirits. In Spanish, "centeno" can also be used in agricultural contexts to refer to the crop or the grain itself.

In terms of frequency, "centeno" is moderately used with more prevalent use in written contexts such as agricultural articles, recipes, and nutrition. It is less commonly used in everyday oral conversation unless the subject revolves around food, baking, or agriculture.

Example Sentences

1. El pan de centeno es muy popular en Alemania.

2. Rye bread is very popular in Germany.

3. La harina de centeno se utiliza para hacer algunos tipos de cerveza.

4. Rye flour is used to make some types of beer.

5. Los agricultores sembraron centeno este otoño.

6. The farmers planted rye this fall.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Centeno" is not frequently used in idiomatic expressions, but here are a few phrases where it appears:

1. "Cosecha de centeno" - Se espera una buena cosecha de centeno este año.

2. "Rye harvest" - A good rye harvest is expected this year.

3. "Pan de centeno" - El pan de centeno es más oscuro que el pan blanco.

4. "Rye bread" - Rye bread is darker than white bread.

5. "Cereal de centeno" - El cereal de centeno es muy nutritivo.

6. "Rye cereal" - Rye cereal is very nutritious.

Etymology

The word "centeno" comes from the latinate term "secale," which translates to "rye." It has evolved through Old Spanish before reaching its current form.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Secale (scientific term), centeno (in various Spanish-speaking countries, synonym for rye).
• Antonyms: No direct antonyms, but one could consider "trigo" (wheat) as a contrasting grain type.