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plantains

/ˈplænteɪnz/ /ˈplɑːnteɪnz/

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noun

Llantén

A 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.

Examples :

"While weeding the garden, I noticed several plantains growing in the cracks of the sidewalk, their broad leaves forming small rosettes close to the ground. "

Mientras quitaba la maleza del jardín, noté varios llantenes creciendo en las grietas de la acera, con sus hojas anchas formando pequeñas rosetas cerca del suelo.

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noun

Plátanos machos

A plant in the genus Musa, the genus that includes banana, but with lower sugar content than banana.

Examples :

"My grandmother loves to fry ripe plantains until they are sweet and caramelized, a tasty dessert that isn't quite as sugary as eating a banana. "

A mi abuela le encanta freír plátanos machos maduros hasta que estén dulces y caramelizados, un postre sabroso que no es tan azucarado como comer un plátano.

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Plátanos macho

The fruit of the plant, usually cooked before eating and used like potatoes.

Examples :

"My mom often fries plantains as a side dish, similar to how she makes french fries with potatoes. "

Mi madre a menudo fríe plátanos macho como guarnición, de forma similar a como hace las patatas fritas con patatas.

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