cono
“cono” means “cone” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
coneAlso: ice cream cone, traffic cone
📝 In Action
El niño pidió un helado en cono.
A2The boy asked for an ice cream in a cone.
Cuidado, hay conos en la carretera por las obras.
B1Careful, there are cones on the road due to construction work.
Calcula el volumen de este cono en el examen.
B2Calculate the volume of this cone in the exam.
Word Connections
coneAlso: cone cell
📝 In Action
El volcán tiene un cono perfecto.
B2The volcano has a perfect cone.
Los conos de la retina nos permiten ver los colores.
C1The cones in the retina allow us to see colors.
Word Connections
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Words that translate to "cono" in Spanish:
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: cono
Question 1 of 3
If you are at an ice cream shop and don't want a cup, what do you ask for?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
From the Latin 'conus', which comes from the Greek 'konos', originally meaning a pine cone or a spinning top.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'cono' mean something bad in Spanish?
No, 'cono' is perfectly safe to use. However, be careful with the pronunciation. If you add a squiggly line (tilde) over the 'n' (coño), it becomes a very rude swear word. Keep the 'n' sound simple like 'nose'.
Can I use 'cono' for a pine cone?
While the word 'cono' technically fits the shape, Spanish speakers usually call a pine cone 'piña'. Use 'piña' for the fruit and for the thing that falls from pine trees.
What is a 'cono de luz'?
It translates to a 'cone of light,' like the beam coming out of a flashlight or a spotlight.