meaning of word?

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Bronxboy

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Puerto Ricans call "pana" a type of vegetable as well.:glasses:
 

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Low class usage meaning "partner" as was said above. Not cultured speech.

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Marianopolita

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Pana= buddy, pal

This is absolutely correct. Pana means buddy or pal in the countries where it is used. It is classified as familiar or colloquial speech and used commonly by the local population. Spanish-speaking countries where I have heard it used most are Venezuela, DR and Colombia.

Pana carries the equivalent meaning of amigo and 'compinche' which is very commonly used as well in Latin America.


-LDG.

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Puerto Ricans call "pana" a type of vegetable as well.:glasses:

Pana or Panapen-breadfruit. A round fruit with green skin and white flesh that came to the island of Puerto Rico from Tahiti. When green, it is eaten as a vianda or made into chips and tostones. When ripe, it is made into a dessert custard or boiled and mashed like potatoes. Breadfruit is available only during August and September. It can be stored in the refrigerator for a day or two and can also be frozen. Peel and remove the middle seed before cooking.

Just as a FYI
 
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