haz de leña
/aθ de leɲa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bundle of sticks" can be translated into Spanish as haz de leña.
The phrase refers to a group of small logs or twigs tied together to be used as fuel for a fire.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of haz (bundle), de (of) and leña (firewood/sticks for fuel).
Which one should you use?
While haz de leña is the default, atado de leña is a common alternative that emphasizes the act of tying the sticks together. Additionally, Haz de palos can be used to mean a bundle of sticks.
How do you pronounce it?
/aθ de leɲa/
Did you know?
- The word haz shares the same linguistic root as the Italian word fascio, which gave the Roman 'fasces' their name as a symbol of power.
- The Spanish word haz is a distant relative of the English word 'fagot', as both descend from the Latin word fascis meaning 'bundle'.
- The word haz is also a form of the verb hacer, meaning 'do' or 'make', in the imperative mood.
Examples in context
- El leñador llevaba un haz de palos en su espalda.The lumberjack carried a bundle of sticks on his back.
- Trae un haz de leña para la chimenea.Bring a bundle of sticks for the fireplace.
- Necesitamos un haz de leña para la fogata.We need a bundle of sticks for the bonfire.
- Él recogió un haz de leña en el bosque.He gathered a bundle of sticks in the forest.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are preparing a campfire in the woods.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿tienes un haz de leña ahí?Alejandro, do you have a bundle of sticks there?
- AlejandroSí, María, lo tengo justo aquí.Yes, María, I have it right here.
- MaríaPonlo en el centro del círculo, por favor.Put it in the center of the circle, please.
- AlejandroEstá listo para encenderse.It is ready to be lit.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, haz, leña, CC BY-SA 4.0.
