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    Palma (en. Palm)

    /ˈpal.ma/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The underside of the hand located between the fingers and the wrist.
    My palm hurts from writing so much.
    Me duele la palma de la mano por tanto escribir.
    Large, divided leaf that grows on certain species of trees.
    We saw many palms in the rainforest.
    Vimos muchas palmas en la selva tropical.
    Award or recognition given to someone.
    The actor received the Palm d'Or at the film festival.
    El actor recibió la palma de oro en el festival de cine.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'palma', which means 'palm of the hand' or 'palm leaf'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take the palm
    To be the best in a competition.
    tomar la palma
    to give a pat on the palm
    To give a light tap as recognition.
    dar una palmadita en la palma
    to open the palm
    To offer help or support.
    abrir la palma

    Related Words

    palm grower
    A person who cultivates or takes care of palms.
    palmero
    to die, in colloquial language.
    To die, in colloquial language.
    palmar
    small palm tree or palm frond.
    Small palm tree or palm frond.
    palmeta

    Slang Meanings

    Money or wealth.
    He is making money with his new business.
    Está haciendo palmas con su nuevo negocio.
    Peace or tranquility.
    I am at peace after the holidays.
    Estoy en palmas después de las vacaciones.