cedro
/ˈθedɾo/
The Spanish word for cedar is cedro.
cedro refers to a coniferous tree belonging to the Cupressaceae family.
Meaning: coniferous tree in family Cupressaceae (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the word cedrón is used to refer to lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora) rather than a cedar tree.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈθedɾo/
Did you know?
- While cedro is the literal translation for 'cedar', in many Latin American countries it refers to the Spanish cedar cedrela odorata, which is actually a mahogany relative and not a true cedar.
- The name cedrón was applied to lemon verbena in traditional Spanish herbalism because of the plant's distinct citrus scent.
- The Spanish word cedro descends from the Latin cedrus, which was itself a loanword from the Ancient Greek kédros.
Examples in context
- ¡Esta casa huele a cedro! Es relajante.This house smells like cedar! It's relaxing.
- Ese cedro es muy alto.That cedar is very tall.
- El aroma del cedro es agradable.The scent of the cedar is pleasant.
- Plantamos un cedro en el jardín.We planted a cedar in the garden.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are walking through a botanical garden.
- LucíaMira aquel cedro tan grande.Look at that huge cedar.
- JavierEs un cedro impresionante, Lucía.It is an impressive cedar, Lucía.
- Lucía¿Sabes qué tipo de árbol es?Do you know what kind of tree it is?
- JavierSí, es un cedro muy antiguo.Yes, it is a very old cedar.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry cedro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cedro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
