Acacias (en. Acacias)

[a-ka-sias]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Leguminous plant of the genus Acacia, characterized by its yellow flowers and hard wood.

Acacias are very common in warm regions.

Las acacias son muy comunes en las regiones cálidas.

A species of acacia used for making live fences or shade.

We planted acacias around the garden.

Plantamos acacias alrededor del jardín.

A tree that belongs to the legume family, with medicinal properties.

The leaves of some acacias are used in traditional medicine.

Las hojas de algunas acacias se utilizan en medicina tradicional.

From the Latin 'acacia' and from the Greek 'ἀκακία' (akakía), which designates several types of trees.

White acacia

A species of acacia with white flowers.

acacia blanca

Spiny acacia

A variety of acacia that has long thorns.

acacia espinosa

Golden acacia

Common name for certain species with yellow flowers.

acacia de oro

Black acacia

Type of acacia with a dark trunk and dense wood.

acacia negra

Three-thorn acacia

Variety of acacia known for its thorny defenses.

acacia de tres espinas

Reference to a person who is tough in character.

That girl is an acacia; she never gives in to criticism.

Esa chica es una acacia, nunca cede ante las críticas.

Used in slang to describe a thorny relationship.

They have an acacia relationship, filled with conflicts.

Tienen una relación de acacias, llena de conflictos.