El árbol
Example: El árbol grande da sombra en el parque.
Definition
"El árbol" refers to a large perennial plant with a single woody stem or trunk, supporting branches and leaves. It is commonly found in nature and provides shade, shelter, and oxygen, as in the phrase: 'El árbol grande da sombra en el parque.'
Etymology
The word "el árbol" comes from the Latin word 'arbor,' which means tree. It passed into Spanish through Old Spanish, retaining its original meaning. Did you know? The Latin 'arbor' is related to the English word 'arboreal,' which also pertains to trees.
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"El árbol" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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