Ramaje (en. Branches)

/raˈmaxe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of branches and shoots of a tree or shrub.
The foliage of the willow stretched over the river.
El ramaje del sauce se extendía sobre el río.
Plant parts that branch off from a trunk.
The dense foliage provided shade on hot days.
El ramaje denso ofrecía sombra en los días calurosos.
Vegetation that is part of the natural environment.
The foliage of the forest was full of life.
El ramaje del bosque estaba lleno de vida.

Etymology

Originates from the noun 'rama' with the suffix '-je', which indicates a set or accumulation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

under the foliage
Hidden or protected by the branches of a tree.
bajo el ramaje
secret in the foliage
Something concealed in the vegetation.
secreto en el ramaje

Related Words

branch
Each of the parts that detach from a tree trunk.
rama
leaf
Leafy part of a plant that is generally green and flat.
hoja
shrub
Woody plant smaller than a tree.
arbusto

Slang Meanings

In some contexts, it refers to complications or rotten problems.
That situation is pure mess.
Esa situación es puro ramaje.
Disorganized organization, like a place full of leaves and branches.
That office is a total mess, I can't find anything.
Esa oficina es un ramaje total, no encuentro nada.