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    Encinas (en. Holm oaks)

    /enˈθinas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A large tree, with a robust trunk and wide canopy, that produces acorns.
    In the pasture, many oaks can be seen.
    En la dehesa, se pueden observar muchas encinas.
    A very common forest species in the Iberian Peninsula.
    Oaks are fundamental to the region's ecosystem.
    Las encinas son fundamentales para el ecosistema de la región.
    It is used in the production of cork and wood.
    Cork is obtained from the oak without harming the tree.
    El corcho se obtiene de la encina sin dañar el árbol.

    Etymology

    The word 'oak' comes from the Latin 'quercina', from 'quercus', which means oak tree.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    under the oak
    In a quiet and sheltered place.
    bajo la encina
    oaks and cork oaks
    Referring to a typical Mediterranean landscape.
    encinas y alcornoques

    Related Words

    oak tree
    A large tree, of the same family as the oak.
    roble
    carrasca
    A type of oak that is found in arid regions.
    carrasca

    Slang Meanings

    To be under the influence of nature.
    After a day in the countryside, I feel like an oak.
    Después de un día en el campo, me siento como una encina.