hojas de otoño
/oxas de otoɲo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "autumn leaves" is translated into Spanish as hojas de otoño.
This phrase is used to describe the leaves that fall from trees during the autumn season.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of hojas (leaves), de (of) and otoño (autumn).
Which one should you use?
The singular form hoja de otoño is used to refer to a single autumn leaf.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word hoja is used to describe not only a leaf and a sheet of paper but also the blade of a knife.
- While the phrase describes nature, the word hoja is also used in Spanish to describe a 'leaf' of a table, meaning the removable section used to extend its length.
- The word hoja is used for both a tree leaf and a sheet of paper. This makes the phrase hojas de otoño a common poetic metaphor for the passing of time or aging in Spanish literature.
Examples in context
- ¡Mira qué bonitas están las hojas caídas en el parque!Look how beautiful the fallen leaves in the park are!
- Me encanta el sonido de las hojas otoñales al caminar por el bosque.I love the sound of the autumn leaves when walking through the forest.
- Las hojas de otoño cubren el suelo.The autumn leaves cover the ground.
- Me gustan las hojas de otoño.I like the autumn leaves.
- Mira esas hermosas hojas de otoño.Look at those beautiful autumn leaves.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are walking through a park.
- DanielEl parque está lleno de hojas de otoño.The park is full of autumn leaves.
- LucíaSí, son de colores muy bonitos.Yes, they are very beautiful colors.
- DanielPodemos caminar sobre ellas.We can walk on them.
- Lucía¡Qué divertido es el otoño, Daniel!Autumn is so much fun, Daniel!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
