Helechos (en. Ferns)

/e.le.tʃos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Plant of the order of polypodiales that reproduces by spores.

Ferns grow in humid and shady environments.

Los helechos crecen en ambientes húmedos y sombríos.

The common fern is a species found in many forests.

In the garden, I planted ferns that thrive in the shade.

En el jardín, planté helechos que prosperan en sombra.

Ferns are an important part of the forest ecosystem.

Ferns help maintain soil moisture.

Los helechos ayudan a mantener la humedad del suelo.

From Latin 'filix, filicis', meaning fern.

as easy as a fern

Something that is very simple to do.

fácil como un helecho

to get along like a fern

Referring to something that adapts well to its environment.

llevarse como un helecho

frond

Large, divided leaf typical of ferns.

fronda

spores

Reproductive cells of ferns.

esporas

Something that is normal or everyday.

That problem is like a fern; it's nothing out of the ordinary.

Ese problema es como un helecho, no es nada del otro mundo.

Referring to something that grows easily.

Weeds grow like ferns in spring.

Las malas hierbas crecen como helechos en primavera.