enebro
/eˈnebɾo/
The Spanish word for "juniper tree" is enebro.
enebro refers to an evergreen coniferous tree or shrub belonging to the genus Juniperus.
How do you pronounce it?
/eˈnebɾo/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word for gin, ginebra, is a linguistic relative of enebro. Both words derive from the same Latin root for the juniper tree, whose berries give the spirit its distinct flavor.
- In traditional Spanish folk medicine and rural customs, the enebro was often burned as incense to purify the air and ward off illness during epidemics.
- Traditional Spanish aromatic chests and crafts are often made from enebro wood because it naturally repels moths and resists decay.
Examples in context
- El enebro crece en zonas secas.The juniper tree grows in dry areas.
- Vi un enebro pequeño en el bosque.I saw a small juniper tree in the forest.
- Las bayas del enebro son muy aromáticas.The juniper tree berries are very aromatic.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are hiking in a mountainous area.
- Lucía¿Qué es ese arbusto, Javier?What is that shrub, Javier?
- JavierEs un enebro muy antiguo.It is a very old juniper tree.
- LucíaParece muy resistente al clima.It looks very resistant to the weather.
- JavierSí, el enebro aguanta mucho frío.Yes, the juniper tree withstands a lot of cold.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry enebro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries enebro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
