rama
/ˈrama/feminine
The English word branch translates to Spanish as rama.
The primary meaning of rama is the woody part of a tree that grows from the trunk. Beyond botany, it is also used metaphorically to refer to a branch of a company, a branch of government or a branch of knowledge. When describing the act of branching or a specific branching structure, the noun ramificación is used.
Meaning: woody part of a tree arising from the trunk (noun)
Which one should you use?
While rama refers to the physical branch itself, ramificación is the noun used for the process of branching or the resulting branching structure.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
rama is a feminine noun. The plural form is ramas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈrama/
Did you know?
- While rama is a single branch, the word ramo refers to a bouquet of flowers. These two words are so closely related that ramo literally means a 'bunch of branches'.
- A 'branch' of an organization is often called a sucursal in a business context, which comes from the Latin word for 'success' or 'following'.
- If you are describing a 'branch' of a river, Spanish speakers often prefer the word afluente rather than using a word derived from rama.
Examples in context
- Esa rama está que se cae.That branch is about to fall down.This sentence illustrates a branch that is unstable and about to fall.Tatoeba #4406418 by umano, translation #11658919 by morbrorper
- La rama está llena de hojas.The branch is full of leaves.This sentence describes a branch covered in leaves.Tatoeba #1445001 by hayastan, translation #2740345 by hantol01
- La ardilla saltó de una rama.The squirrel jumped off a branch.This sentence shows an animal jumping from a rama.Tatoeba #10465149 by Seael, translation #6947984 by Hybrid
- Por favor, corte la rama del árbol cuidadosamente.Please cut the branch of the tree carefully.
- ¡Mira qué linda ramita encontré en el parque hoy!Look at the cute little branch I found in the park today!
- Mi hermano me regaló una rama pequeña de su jardín.My brother gave me a small branch from his garden.
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Example conversation
A man and a woman are walking through a park.
- JavierMira esa rama de abajo.Look at that branch down there.
- ElenaSí, parece muy fuerte.Yes, it looks very strong.
- JavierElena, ten cuidado con la rama.Elena, watch out for the branch.
- ElenaGracias, Javier, no la vi.Thanks, Javier, I didn't see it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “branch” translations and entries rama, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
