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    Hojarasca (en. Leaf litter)

    /o.aˈɾas.ka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Dead plant material made up of dry leaves.
    In autumn, the underbrush covers the forest floor.
    En otoño, la hojarasca cubre el suelo del bosque.
    Accumulation of leaves that fall from trees.
    The children played among the underbrush in the park.
    Los niños jugaban entre la hojarasca del parque.
    Part of a plant that is no longer alive.
    The underbrush decomposes and helps fertilize the soil.
    La hojarasca se descompone y ayuda a fertilizar el suelo.

    Etymology

    From the term 'leaf' in its diminutive form and the suffix '-rasca', indicating the material of fallen leaves.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fall into the underbrush
    To be forgotten or to lose relevance.
    caer en la hojarasca
    to stroll through the underbrush
    To enjoy an autumnal environment.
    pasear por la hojarasca

    Related Words

    leaf
    Green part of a plant or tree.
    hoja
    tree
    Perennial plant with a woody trunk.
    árbol

    Slang Meanings

    Atmosphere of disorder or confusion.
    That place looks like a sea of underbrush.
    Ese lugar parece un mar de hojarasca.
    State of something that no longer has value.
    That project is just underbrush; it's not worth it.
    Ese proyecto es solo hojarasca, no vale la pena.