The word "guinda" is a noun.
/ˈɡinda/
"Guinda" primarily refers to the cherry fruit, particularly in the culinary context. Additionally, it appears in various idioms and expressions, associating it with connotations of perfection, beauty, or the final touch.
Frequency of Use: The word is generally common in both oral speech and written contexts, particularly in culinary conversations or discussions regarding fruits.
Sentence: "Me encanta comer guinda en verano."
Translation: "I love eating cherries in summer."
Sentence: "El postre tiene una guinda que lo hace más atractivo."
Translation: "The dessert has a cherry on top that makes it more appealing."
Sentence: "La guinda de este proyecto es su presentación final."
Translation: "The cherry on top of this project is its final presentation."
The word "guinda" is notably used in the following idiomatic expressions:
"La guinda del pastel"
Meaning: This phrase refers to something that is the best part or the final touch that makes something complete.
Example Sentence: "El informe necesita solo unos retoques; la guinda del pastel será el gráfico."
Translation: "The report just needs a few tweaks; the cherry on top will be the graphic."
"Poner la guinda"
Meaning: To add the final touch or detail to something, enhancing it further.
Example Sentence: "El chef decidió poner la guinda a su plato con una salsa especial."
Translation: "The chef decided to put the cherry on top of his dish with a special sauce."
"No es tan fácil como decir que es una guinda"
Meaning: It refers to the notion that something may look easy or trivial, but it is not.
Example Sentence: "Resolver este problema no es tan fácil como decir que es una guinda."
Translation: "Solving this problem is not as easy as saying it's a cherry."
The word "guinda" is derived from the Latin cera diāna, which referred to a type of cherry, evolving through different languages and dialects into its current form in Spanish. It reflects a longstanding cultural significance of cherries in culinary traditions.
Synonyms: - cereza (cherry, more commonly referenced to a specific type of small cherry fruit) - fruto rojo (red fruit, in a broader sense)
Antonyms: There are no direct antonyms for "guinda" as it is a specific noun with particular gastronomical significance, but in idiomatic expressions, one might contrast with phrases that imply mediocrity or lack of detail, which would be context-dependent.