Chamizo (en. Chamizo)

/tʃaˈmiθo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Herbaceous plant that grows in wet grounds.

The chamizo covered much of the riverbank.

El chamizo cubría gran parte de la orilla del río.

Cane or stem of the chamizo, used to make soups or mats.

I collected chamizos to make a shelter in the countryside.

Recogí chamizos para hacer un refugio en el campo.

In some places, it refers to a place where this plant grows.

We sat in the chamizo to enjoy the coolness.

Nos sentamos en el chamizo para disfrutar del fresco.

The word chamizo comes from the Latin 'camisia', which refers to a garment or fabric.

green chamizo

It refers to a chamizo that is growing, which is more useful.

chamizo verde

under the chamizo

Phrase that indicates being under the shade or shelter of the plant.

bajo el chamizo

dry chamizo

Chamizo that has lost its moisture and is less useful.

chamizo seco

bulrush

Similar plant that grows in marshes and wet areas.

junco

reed

Tall and flexible plant, belonging to the grass family.

caña

Disorganization or confusion.

That meeting was a mess; no one knew what to do.

Esa reunión fue un chamizo, nadie sabía qué hacer.

Something that has no quality or is of little importance.

That movie was a dud; it wasn't worth it.

Esa película fue un chamizo, no valía la pena.