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    Troncos (en. Logs)

    /ˈtɾoŋ.kos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The part of the tree that supports the branches and leaves.
    The oak trunk is very sturdy.
    El tronco del roble es muy robusto.
    It refers to a large piece of wood.
    We use trunks to make the bonfire.
    Usamos troncos para hacer la fogata.
    In some contexts, it can refer to clumsy or large individuals.
    That person is a log when talking about sports.
    Esa persona es un tronco hablando de deportes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'truncus', which means 'cut' or 'trunk'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    firewood trunk
    A piece of wood used for fire.
    tronco de leña
    to be like a log
    To be very tired or inactive.
    estar como un tronco
    tree trunk
    The living or dead part of a tree.
    tronco de árbol

    Related Words

    tree
    Perennial plant with woody trunk.
    árbol
    wood
    Material obtained from the trunk of trees.
    madera

    Slang Meanings

    Clumsy or slow person.
    That guy is a log, he always takes a long time to understand things.
    Ese chico es un tronco, siempre se tarda en entender las cosas.
    A stocky man.
    He is a log, he can lift a lot of weight.
    Es un tronco, puede levantar mucho peso.