El tronco
Example: El tronco del árbol fue usado para construir la mesa.
Definition
"El tronco" refers to the main wooden stem of a tree, which supports its branches and leaves. It is the thick, central part from which the tree grows and provides structural strength, often used in construction or crafting, as in the phrase 'El tronco del árbol fue usado para construir la mesa.'
Etymology
The word "el tronco" comes from Latin 'truncus,' meaning 'trunk' or 'stem.' Originally, it referred to a cut or truncated piece of wood. Over time, it evolved to signify the main woody stem of a tree. Did you know? The Latin root also gave rise to the English word 'trunk,' used similarly for trees and trunks of suitcases!
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"El tronco" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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