Arboles (en. Trees)

/ˈaɾβoles/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Large plant organism characterized by having a woody stem.
The trees in the park are very old.
Los arboles en el parque son muy antiguos.
Plants that provide shade and are important for the ecosystem.
Trees help purify the air.
Los arboles ayudan a purificar el aire.
Source of wood and other natural resources.
The carpenter needs quality wood from trees.
El carpintero necesita madera de arboles de calidad.

Etymology

From Latin 'arbor', which means tree.

Common Phrases and Expressions

family trees
Referring to the graphical representation of family relationships.
arboles genealógicos
under the shade of the trees
Expression that refers to being in a cool and cozy place.
bajo la sombra de los arboles
to plant trees
Act of planting trees with the aim of combating deforestation.
plantar arboles

Related Words

tree
Plant with a woody stem that branches at a certain height from the ground.
árbol
forest
Set of trees and other distinct plants in an area.
bosque
forestry
Related to forests and the richness of trees.
forestal

Slang Meanings

Informal term to refer to a place full of trees.
That place is full of trees; it's like a lush garden.
Ese sitio está lleno de arboles, es como un frondoso jardín.
It's sometimes used to refer to someone who is very calm or passive.
He is as serene as a tree.
Él es tan sereno, como un arbol.