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    Castaño (en. Chestnut)

    /kas'taɲo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Tree of the beech family, with broad leaves and an edible fruit called chestnut.
    The chestnut tree is found in many regions of Europe.
    El castaño es un árbol que se encuentra en muchas regiones de Europa.
    Brown color that resembles the color of the chestnut.
    She painted the walls a chestnut color.
    Ella pintó las paredes de un color castaño.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'castanea', which means chestnut.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    horse chestnut
    Common name for an ornamental tree with spiny fruits.
    castaño de Indias
    the chestnut
    Term used colloquially to refer to a good throw in sports.
    la castaña

    Related Words

    chestnut
    Fruit of the chestnut tree, edible and round in shape.
    castaña
    chestnut seller
    Person who sells or collects chestnuts.
    castañero

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to something that is brown in color.
    That car is a deep chestnut color.
    Ese coche es de un castaño intenso.
    Can be used to describe a person with chestnut hair.
    She is a very pretty chestnut-haired girl.
    Ella es una chica castaña muy guapa.