Nogal (en. Walnut tree)

/noˈɣal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Tree that produces walnuts.
The walnut tree grows in temperate climates.
El nogal crece en climas templados.
Wood from the walnut tree, used in furniture making.
The desk is made of walnut wood.
El escritorio está hecho de madera de nogal.
Fruit of the walnut tree, known as walnut.
Walnuts from the walnut tree are very nutritious.
Las nueces del nogal son muy nutritivas.

Etymology

From Latin 'nogŭlum', which means 'fruit of the walnut tree'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

under the walnut tree
Refers to a place that provides shade and tranquility.
bajo el nogal
to take the walnuts from the walnut tree
To make an effort to obtain something difficult.
sacar las nueces del nogal

Related Words

walnut
Fruit of the walnut tree.
nuez
wood
Material obtained from trees, including the walnut tree.
madera

Slang Meanings

Reference to a very tough or strong person.
That guy is a walnut, nothing affects him.
Ese tipo es un nogal, no le afecta nada.
Something that has great value or importance.
That idea is a walnut, we should implement it.
Esa idea es un nogal, deberíamos implementarla.