cedro
/ˈθedɾo/
The English phrase "cedar tree" is translated into Spanish as cedro.
cedro refers to a large evergreen coniferous tree characterized by its durable and fragrant wood.
How does it change in a sentence?
cedro is a masculine noun, meaning it is used with the masculine definite article el to say el cedro (the cedar tree). The plural form of the word is cedros.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈθedɾo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word cedro is used to refer to the Spanish cedar, which is actually a species of mahogany and not a true cedar.
- Because cedro wood is naturally resistant to insects, it is traditionally used in Spanish-speaking regions to build the interiors of wardrobes and cigar boxes.
- Due to its extreme durability, cedro was a primary material used by Spanish colonizers to construct heavy beams and ornate altarpieces in colonial architecture.
Examples in context
- El árbol de cedro es muy común en Norteamérica.The cedar tree is very common in North America.
- Los árboles de cedro crecen rápido y tienen un aroma distintivo.Cedar trees grow fast and have a distinctive scent.
- Prefiero la madera de cedro para construir muebles.I prefer cedar wood to build furniture.
- ¡Mira ese cedro tan grande!Look at that big cedar tree!
- El jardín está lleno de cedros, ¡huelen increíble!The garden is full of cedars, they smell amazing!
- Me encanta el color del cedro en otoño, es tan hermoso.I love the color of cedar in the fall, it's so beautiful.
- El cedro es muy alto.The cedar tree is very tall.
- Ese cedro tiene un aroma agradable.That cedar tree has a pleasant scent.
- Podemos sentarnos bajo el cedro.We can sit under the cedar tree.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are walking through a botanical garden.
- Mateo¿Ves aquel cedro gigante?Do you see that giant cedar tree?
- MaríaSí, es un cedro hermoso.Yes, it is a beautiful cedar tree.
- MateoMe gusta su madera.I like its wood.
- MaríaEs muy resistente, Mateo.It is very durable, Mateo.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry cedro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
