piñón

el piñón(
pee
-
nyohn
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. pine nut
Voy a tostar unos piñones para darle un toque crujiente a la ensalada.I'm going to roast some pine nuts to add crunch to my salad.
b. pine kernel
La salsa pesto se hace con piñones, no con almendras.Pesto sauce is made with pine kernels, not almonds.
a. pine nut
Los niños plantaron piñones para ayudar a reforestar el monte.The kids planted pine nuts to help reforest the mountain.
b. pine kernel
La piña estaba llena de piñones.The pine cone was full of pine kernels.
a. pinion
Los piñones de la caja de cambios están desgastados; tienes que cambiarla antes de que se rompa del todo.The gearbox pinions are worn out. You have to replace it before it breaks down completely.
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