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

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/ɡaˈro.fa/

Usage in Spanish

The word "garrofa" is not commonly used in contemporary Spanish. It is more commonly used in some regions of Spain, particularly in Valencia and Catalonia.

Example Sentences

1. La garrofa es una legumbre típica de la región.
2. Translation: Carob bean is a typical legume from the region.
3. En la cocina tradicional se utilizan las garrofas para hacer postres.
4. Translation: In traditional cuisine, carob beans are used to make desserts.

Idiomatic Expressions

In the Valencian region and in the Catalan language, "garrofa" is used in several idiomatic expressions: 1. Estar més sec que una garrofa. - Translation: To be as dry as a stick. 2. Anar d'una pedra a una garrofa. - Translation: To go from bad to worse. 3. Tenir cara de poca garrofa. - Translation: To have a shameless face.

Etymology

The word "garrofa" comes from the Latin word "caru'bium," which refers to the tree that produces carob beans.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: algarrobo, garrobero.
• Antonyms: No direct antonyms for "garrofa" as it is a specific term for carob beans.