Slang for a friend or buddy
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Pana means buddy and comes from the idea of sharing pan0 (bread0) with a friend. The English word "companion" comes from the same idea: con = with, pan = bread.
pana
close friend, buddy, pal, homie
A close friend or buddy.
Ese es mi pana, nos conocemos de toda la vidaThat's my buddy, we've known each other our whole lives
¿Qué dice, pana?What's up, homie?