No. 1,754 in Spanish
peña
"Peña" can mean a rock or crag, a group of friends or club, or a casual gathering, depending on context.
In a sentence
Nos encontramos en una peña para disfrutar de música folclórica.
We gathered at a group to enjoy folk music.
Here, 'peña' refers to a local meeting or gathering, often organized to enjoy and share cultural activities like music or dance.
Esa montaña tiene una gran peña rocosa en la cima.
That mountain has a big rocky crag at the summit.
In this context, 'peña' is used to mean a rocky feature or crag, highlighting a geological structure.
José es parte de la peña de aficionados al fútbol del barrio.
José is part of the neighborhood football fan group.
Here, 'peña' refers to an association or group, often informal, of people sharing a common interest or hobby.
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