ciprés
/θiˈpɾes/masculine
The Spanish word for cypress is ciprés.
The word refers to an evergreen coniferous tree.
Meaning: an evergreen coniferous tree (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term for cypress is primarily ciprés. In Argentina, it is typically expressed as ciprés or ciprés común. In Mexico, the term ahuehuete refers to the Montezuma cypress.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of ciprés is cipreses.
How do you pronounce it?
/θiˈpɾes/
Did you know?
- In Spanish art, a single ciprés appearing in the background of a painting is often a hidden visual cue that the scene involves death or a funeral.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the presence of a ciprés in a graveyard is a traditional symbol of mourning and eternal life due to its evergreen nature.
- While ciprés is the standard term in Spain, the Montezuma cypress in Mexico is famously known as an ahuehuete, a word derived from the Nahuatl language.
Examples in context
- El jardín estaba adornado con hermosos cipreses.The garden was adorned with beautiful cypresses.
- El ciprés es muy alto.The cypress is very tall.
- Hay un ciprés en el jardín.There is a cypress in the garden.
- Ese ciprés tiene las hojas verdes.That cypress has green leaves.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are walking through a botanical garden.
- Mateo¿Ves aquel ciprés?Do you see that cypress?
- ElenaSí, es un ciprés muy bonito.Yes, it is a very beautiful cypress.
- MateoMe gusta mucho su sombra.I like its shade a lot.
- ElenaEs perfecto para descansar aquí.It is perfect for resting here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cypress” translations and entries ciprés, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
