Follaje (en. Foliage)

/foˈla.xe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of leaves of a plant or tree.
The foliage of the forest is dense and green.
El follaje del bosque es denso y verde.
Portion of leaves covering a specific area.
The foliage of this plant is very abundant.
El follaje de esta planta es muy abundante.
Aspect or appearance of the leaves in an environment.
The foliage in autumn acquires beautiful colors.
El follaje en otoño adquiere hermosos colores.

Etymology

From Latin 'foliāgĭum', meaning 'leaves'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

under the foliage
Referring to the shade or protection provided by the leaves.
bajo el follaje
green foliage
Used to describe a leafy and healthy environment.
follaje verde
to change the foliage
Reference to the leaves that change in the seasons, especially in autumn.
cambiar el follaje

Related Words

leaf
Part of the plant that is generally green and conducts photosynthesis.
hoja
vegetation
Set of plants in a specific region.
vegetación
tree
Woody stem plant that branches at a certain height from the ground.
árbol

Slang Meanings

Foliage as shelter
We met in the foliage to hide from the sun.
Nos encontramos en el follaje para ocultarnos del sol.
Messy foliage
That garden has crazy foliage, but I love it.
Ese jardín tiene un follaje de locos, pero me encanta.