enredadera
/enredaˈdeɾa/
In Spanish, the English word "creeper" can be translated as enredadera when referring to a plant.
The term enredadera is used specifically to describe a climbing plant.
Meaning: plant (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word enredadera comes from the verb enredar, which means to entangle or to intertwine.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun enredadera is feminine and is used with the feminine article una enredadera (a creeper). To express the plural, use enredaderas (creepers).
How do you pronounce it?
/enredaˈdeɾa/
Did you know?
- If you are talking about a person who is a 'social climber' in a derogatory way, you might use the word trepadora, which is a close cousin to the concept of a climbing plant.
- The phrase estar enredado can mean that someone is deeply involved in a romantic affair or a scandalous secret.
- While enredadera refers to the plant, the word enredo is a common term for a 'comedy of errors' or a farce in Spanish theater and literature.
Examples in context
- Esa enredadera tiene flores muy bonitas.That creeper has very beautiful flowers.
- Compré una enredadera para el jardín.I bought a creeper for the garden.
- La enredadera crece muy rápido por la pared.The creeper grows very fast up the wall.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are talking about their new balcony garden.
- Alejandro¿Qué vas a plantar hoy, Elena?What are you going to plant today, Elena?
- ElenaQuiero poner una enredadera en esta pared.I want to put a creeper on this wall.
- AlejandroEs una idea excelente para el balcón.It is an excellent idea for the balcony.
- ElenaSí, le dará mucha vida al lugar.Yes, it will give a lot of life to the place.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry enredadera, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
