Pinos (en. Pines)

/ˈpinos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Tree plants of the family Pinaceae, characterized by their needle-like leaves and their ability to grow in various climates.
Pines are essential for wood production.
Los pinos son esenciales para la producción de madera.
Species of tree found in many forests.
There is a beautiful pine forest in the mountain.
En la montaña hay un hermoso bosque de pinos.
Genus of trees of which there are many species.
Pines are very common in mountainous regions.
Los pinos son muy comunes en regiones montañosas.

Etymology

From Latin 'pinus', which refers to the pine tree.

Common Phrases and Expressions

crown of pines
Top part of the pine, where the needles grow.
copa de pinos
under the pines
Referring to being in an area planted with pines.
bajo los pinos
pine forest
Forest area where pine trees predominate.
bosque de pinos

Related Words

black pine
Species of pine with dense and durable wood.
pino negro
Monterey pine
Species of pine common in the western United States.
pino de Monterrey
pine wood
Resin obtained from pines.
pinaza

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to a refreshing and natural place.
Let's go to the pines to spend the weekend.
Vamos a los pinos a pasar el fin de semana.
Colloquial term to refer to someone who is tall and thin.
That boy is a pine, he always seems to float.
Ese chico es un pino, siempre parece flotar.