noun🔗ShareLlanténA plant of the genus Plantago, with a rosette of sessile leaves about 10 cm long with a narrow part instead of a petiole, and with a spike inflorescence with the flower spacing varying widely among the species. See also psyllium."The teacher pointed to a picture of a plantain in the textbook, explaining its unique leaf structure. "El profesor señaló una imagen de llantén en el libro de texto, explicando su estructura foliar única.plantvegetablefoodbiologyagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlátano machoA plant in the genus Musa, the genus that includes banana, but with lower sugar content than banana."My grandmother prefers plantain to banana because she likes the savory flavor and lower sugar content. "A mi abuela le gusta más el plátano macho que el plátano porque le gusta el sabor salado y el bajo contenido de azúcar.plantfoodfruitvegetableagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlátano machoThe fruit of the plant, usually cooked before eating and used like potatoes."My mom often fries plantains for dinner, serving them as a side dish instead of potatoes. "Mi madre a menudo fríe plátanos machos para la cena, sirviéndolos como guarnición en lugar de patatas.fruitfoodvegetableplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading