hiedra
/ˈʝedɾa/feminine
The Spanish word for ivy is hiedra. It is also spelled yedra.
Meaning: plant of the genus Hedera (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| hiedra | /ˈʝedɾa/ | feminine |
| yedra | /ˈʝedɾa/ | feminine, alternative form |
The term refers to the plant of the genus Hedera.
Which one should you use?
hiedra is the standard spelling, while yedra is a valid alternative spelling. However, hiedra is more common in modern usage.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so it is used with the feminine article la (e.g., la hiedra).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʝedɾa/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers use the phrase estar como la hiedra to describe someone who is overly clingy or possessive in a relationship.
- In Spanish literature and poetry, la hiedra is often used as a symbol of eternal love or fidelity because the plant clings so stubbornly to its support.
- The root of hiedra is believed to come from a Proto-Indo-European word meaning 'to seize or grasp', a perfect description of how the plant clings to surfaces.
Examples in context
- La hiedra requiere luminosidad indirecta.Ivy needs bright indirect light.This sentence is useful for learning about the light requirements of hiedra.Tatoeba #13616105 by Seael, translation #10859666 by Amastan
- El lateral de la casa fue cubierto con hiedra.The side of the house was covered with ivy.This sentence shows how hiedra can be used to cover a building.Tatoeba #1593090 by teskmon, translation #24189 by CK
- La hiedra es una planta decorativa que da algunos problemas.Ivy is a decorative plant that causes a few problems.This sentence describes hiedra as a decorative plant that may cause problems.Tatoeba #13721690 by Seael, translation #10859425 by Amastan
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are walking through a botanical garden.
- JavierMira esa hiedra sobre el muro.Look at that ivy on the wall.
- LucíaEs muy bonita, Javier.It is very beautiful, Javier.
- JavierParece que cubre toda la piedra.It seems to cover all the stone.
- LucíaLa hiedra crece muy rápido aquí.The ivy grows very fast here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ivy” translations and entries hiedra, yedra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hiedra, yedra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
