How to Say “Hoja” in Spanish

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hoja
/ˈoxa/
The Spanish word hoja means leaf.
hoja can refer to a plant leaf, a single sheet of paper (often expressed as hoja de papel) or the blade of a knife or sword (hoja de cuchillo).

What does it mean word for word?

hoja literally means leaf or sheet.

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural form of hoja is hojas, which means leaves or sheets.

How do you pronounce it?

/ˈoxa/

Did you know?

  • The Spanish word hoja evolved from the Late Latin word folia, which was originally the plural form of 'leaf' but was eventually treated as a single noun.
  • Spanish uses hoja to describe the 'blade' of a propeller or a turbine, treating these industrial parts as 'leaves' of a machine.

Examples in context

  • Recogí algunas hojitas para el proyecto de arte.
    I picked up some little leaves for the art project.
  • Esa hoja es de color verde.
    That leaf is green.
  • Encontré una hoja seca en el suelo.
    I found a dry leaf on the ground.
  • La hoja de este árbol es muy grande.
    The leaf of this tree is very big.

Example conversation

Daniel and Elena are studying in the library.

  1. Daniel

    Elena, ¿tienes una hoja para escribir?
    Elena, do you have a sheet of paper to write on?
  2. Elena

    Sí, toma esta hoja blanca.
    Yes, take this white sheet.
  3. Daniel

    Muchas gracias por la ayuda.
    Thank you very much for the help.
  4. Elena

    De nada, Daniel.
    You're welcome, Daniel.

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