Árbol (en. Tree)

/ˈaɾ.bol/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A plant with a woody stem that rises to a certain height and branches.
The tree in my garden provides shade on sunny days.
El árbol en mi jardín da sombra en los días soleados.
A structure similar to a tree in charts or classification systems.
My family's family tree shows our roots.
El árbol genealógico de mi familia muestra nuestras raíces.
Any plant that has a woody trunk, such as fruit trees.
Apple trees are trees that produce delicious fruit.
Los manzanos son árboles que producen fruta deliciosa.

Etymology

From Latin 'arbor', which means 'tree'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

under the tree
In a shaded place provided by a tree.
bajo el árbol
Christmas tree
Tree used as decoration in the Christmas holiday.
árbol de Navidad
to climb a tree
To ascend the trunk of a tree.
trepar a un árbol

Related Words

branches
Woody extensions that grow from the trunk of a tree.
ramas
leaves
Green, flat parts that sprout from the branches of a tree.
hojas
trunk
The central, woody part of the tree that supports it.
tronco

Slang Meanings

To disagree or have differences of opinion.
Don’t worry, they’re just 'trees' in the conversation.
No te preocupes, solo son 'árboles' en la conversación.
Referring to someone who is clumsy or distracted.
Don't be a tree, pay attention to what they are telling you.
No seas árbol, presta atención a lo que te dicen.