Spanish Conversation · Level 56
72 words
Spanish word
peña
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpeɲa/
Meaning
- feminine nouncrew
Example
Esta noche salgo con la peña.
Tonight I'm going out with the crew.
More examples
La peña siempre se ayuda entre sí.
The crew always helps one another.
Core concept
Small habitual social crew of familiar acquaintances.
Common phrases
salir con la peña
hang out with the crew
la peña de amigos
circle of friends
la peña del barrio
the neighborhood crew
Similar words
amigo: Individual companion with a close, friendly relationship.
grupo: Gathering of people connected by a shared occasion or common interest.
pandilla: Peer group of friends who routinely hang out and share free time.
cuadrilla: Crew of a few people who coordinate to carry out a particular activity.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto habitual de personas, generalmente amigos o conocidos, que se reúnen para disfrutar del tiempo libre.
Word origin
Derived from Latin pinna 'rock' and applied to meeting places, with the sense shifting over time to the group that met at those spots.
Usage tips
- The tilde matters: peña (with ñ) names this informal group, while pena (with n) means pity or embarrassment.