Frondosos (en. Leafy)

/fɾonˈdosos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That presents a dense growth of leaves.
The garden was filled with leafy trees that provided shade.
El jardín estaba lleno de árboles frondosos que brindaban sombra.
That is lush and abundant in vegetation.
The leafy forests of the region are home to many species.
Los frondosos bosques de la región son hogar de muchas especies.
Refers to something that has a rich appearance filled with leaves.
The countryside looked leafy after the spring rains.
El campo se veía frondoso tras las lluvias de primavera.

Etymology

From Latin 'frondosus', meaning 'covered with leaves'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

under the leafy shade
in a place covered by dense plants and trees.
bajo la sombra frondosa
a leafy place
a space that has abundant vegetation.
un lugar frondoso

Related Words

foliage
leaf or set of leaves of a plant.
fronda
leafiness
quality of being leafy.
frondosidad

Slang Meanings

To describe something as very green or abundant in vegetation.
That park is quite leafy for a picnic.
Ese parque está bien frondoso para hacer un picnic.
Used to express that a person is full of energy or enthusiasm.
Today I'm feeling leafy, ready to go out for a run.
Hoy estoy frondoso, listo para salir a correr.