La rama
Example: El pájaro se posó en la rama del árbol alto.
Definition
"La rama" refers to a branch of a tree, which is a woody extension growing from the trunk or a main limb. In the example phrase, it describes the part of the tree where the bird perched, highlighting its natural, elongated structure.
Etymology
The word "rama" comes from Latin 'ramus,' meaning branch or bough. This Latin root evolved into the Spanish 'rama,' maintaining the same meaning related to tree branches. Did you know that the Latin 'ramus' is also the origin of similar words in other Romance languages like Italian and French?
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"La rama" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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