Pina Meaning in English

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Definition

"Pina" is usually a female given name in various cultures. In some Latin American regions, 'pina' is used colloquially to mean 'pain' or 'trouble'.

Usage & Nuances

As a name, 'Pina' may refer to a person, often of Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese background. Colloquially in some Latin American Spanish, it can mean 'pain' or 'problem'. Not standard English vocabulary — main use is as a name.

• Spanish: pina (nombre propio femenino; coloquial, México: dolor)
• Portuguese (BR): pina (nome próprio feminino; regional: dor, incômodo)
• Portuguese (PT): pina (nome próprio feminino; coloquial/regional: dor, incómodo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 皮娜（人名）- 疼痛（墨西哥俚语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 皮娜（人名）- 疼痛（墨西哥俚語）
• Hindi: पिना (महिला नाम; मैक्सिकन बोलचाल में: दर्द)
• Arabic: بينا (اسم علم أنثوي؛ بالأرجنتينية أو المكسيكية: ألم، وجع)
• Bengali: পিনা
• Russian: Пина
• Japanese: ピナ
• Vietnamese: Pina
• Korean: 피나
• Turkish: Pina
• Urdu: پینا
• Indonesian: Pina

Example Sentences

Pina is my cousin's name.

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Pina loves to dance.

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My teacher's name is Pina.

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After the exam, everyone said they were in the pina.

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If you keep lying, you'll end up in a real pina.

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Everybody knows Pina for her kindness in our neighborhood.

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