Palmeras (en. Palm trees)

/palˈmeɾas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A tall trunked tree that grows in warm climates.
Palm trees are very common on tropical beaches.
Las palmeras son muy comunes en las playas tropicales.
A type of plant from the palm family.
In the garden, we have several palm trees of different species.
En el jardín tenemos varias palmeras de diferentes especies.
Any plant from the genus Arecaceae.
Palm trees can be ornamental and provide shade.
Las palmeras pueden ser ornamentales y dar sombra.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

see the palm trees
Enjoying the view of the palm trees as part of an attractive landscape.
ver las palmeras
throw the palm trees
Turning the palms of the hands exuberantly, often in response to something pleasant.
echar las palmeras

Related Words

palm
Leaf or fruit of the palm plant.
palma
tropical
Related to warm regions where palm trees grow.
tropical
sandy
Sandy land, often where palm trees are found.
arenal

Slang Meanings

People who are free and carefree, like the palm trees that grow in a sunny environment.
That group of friends is like palm trees, always enjoying life.
Ese grupo de amigos es como palmeras, siempre disfrutando de la vida.
A relaxed and carefree lifestyle.
He lives a palm tree life on the beach, enjoying every moment.
Él lleva una vida de palmera en la playa, disfrutando de cada momento.