Rama (en. Branch)

/ˈrama/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Part of a tree that extends from the trunk.
The branch of the tree was full of leaves.
La rama del árbol estaba llena de hojas.
Division or section of an area of knowledge.
Biology is a branch of science.
La biología es una rama de la ciencia.
Extension of something, such as an activity or field of study.
Engineering has several specialized branches.
La ingeniería tiene varias ramas especializadas.

Etymology

From Latin 'ramus', meaning branch or arm.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give a branch
To give advice or a suggestion.
dar una rama
to be on the same branch
To share the same opinion or situation.
estar en la misma rama
branch of the law
Specific area of law.
rama de la ley

Related Words

trunk
Main part of a tree from which branches grow.
tronco
leaf
Green, flat part that grows on a branch.
hoja
sap
Liquid produced by the plant that circulates through the branches.
savia

Slang Meanings

A branch of business or activity.
That project is a very interesting branch of the company.
Ese proyecto es una rama muy interesante de la empresa.
To refer to a complicated relationship.
His love life is a very tangled branch.
Su situación amorosa es una rama muy enredada.