How to Say "Eucalyptus" in Spanish

eucalipto

/eukaˈlibto/masculine

The Spanish word for eucalyptus is eucalipto.

eucalipto is a noun used to refer to any of the many trees belonging to the genus Eucalyptus.

Meaning: any of many trees of genus Eucalyptus (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The singular masculine noun is eucalipto. To refer to multiple eucalyptus trees, use the plural form eucaliptos.

/eukaˈlibto/

The word eucalipto comes from the Greek words for 'well' and 'covered', because the name describes how the plant's seed pods appear to hide or cover the seeds within.
A traditional home remedy in many Spanish-speaking cultures involves boiling eucalipto leaves to create a medicinal steam for clearing respiratory congestion.
In some Spanish-speaking regions, eucalipto refers not just to the tree, but specifically to the aromatic essential oil used in massage rubs and medicinal ointments.

Los osos Koala huelen como eucalipto.
Koala bears smell like eucalyptus.
This sentence is useful for describing the scent of Koala bears using eucalipto.
Tatoeba #6864259 by albrusgher, translation #3371365 by mhattick
De entre los instrumentos de viento, el didgeridoo aborigen hecho de eucaliptos era su favorito.
Among the wind instruments, the aboriginal didgeridoo made of eucalyptus was his favorite.
This sentence is useful for describing a didgeridoo made of eucalipto.
Tatoeba #1295057 by marcelostockle, translation #814482 by U2FS
El eucalipto es un árbol originario de Australia.
The eucalyptus is a tree native to Australia.
El aroma del eucalipto es refrescante.
The scent of eucalyptus is refreshing.
En mi jardín tengo varios eucaliptos.
In my garden, I have several eucalyptus trees.
El aceite esencial de eucalipto tiene propiedades medicinales.
Eucalyptus essential oil has medicinal properties.
Me gusta usar ramas de eucalipto para decorar en ocasiones especiales.
I like to use eucalyptus branches to decorate on special occasions.
La madera de eucalipto es muy resistente y duradera.
Eucalyptus wood is very resistant and durable.
El aroma del eucalipto es muy relajante.
The scent of eucalyptus is very relaxing.

Sofía and Daniel are walking through a botanical garden.

Sofía

Mira aquel eucalipto tan alto, Daniel.
Look at that very tall eucalyptus, Daniel.
Daniel

Es impresionante, Sofía.
It is impressive, Sofía.
Sofía

¿Crees que podamos sentarnos bajo su sombra?
Do you think we can sit under its shade?
Daniel

Sí, sería una buena idea.
Yes, that would be a good idea.

Sources

Wiktionary, “eucalyptus” translations and entries eucalipto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries eucalipto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.

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