arce
/ˈaɾθe/masculine
The English word 'maple' is translated into Spanish as arce. Wiktionary also lists maple.
Meaning: tree of the genus Acer genus (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| maple | /ˈmaple/ | Mexico, masculine |
| arce | /ˈaɾθe/ /ˈaɾse/ |
masculine |
The term refers to the tree of the genus Acer.
Which one should you use?
Arce is the standard Spanish term used to refer to the maple tree, while maple is a regional variation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Maple is used specifically in Mexico.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun arce is masculine and is used with the masculine article el (e.g., el arce).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈaɾθe/
Did you know?
- In Mexico, the word maple does not just describe the tree but also refers to a cardboard tray used to hold eggs or bottles.
- The word arce shares a linguistic lineage with the Latin 'agger', which refers to a mound or an embankment.
- If you are looking for 'maple syrup' in a Spanish-speaking supermarket, you are often better off looking for the English loanword than the translation jarabe de arce.
Examples in context
- Haz el favor de amontonar la nieve a la izquierda del arce para que no bloquee la caravana.Please plow the snow to the left of the maple tree so you don't block the trailer.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use arce when referring to the location of a tree.Tatoeba #2084505 by lazarus1907, translation #738186 by Zifre
- El arce es un árbol caducifolio muy hermoso.The maple tree is a deciduous tree that is very beautiful.
- El jarabe de arce es delicioso en los pancakes.Maple syrup is delicious on pancakes.
- Me encanta sentarme a leer bajo un árbol de maple.I love sitting and reading under a maple tree.
- Los árboles de maple tienen hojas de colores vivos en otoño.Maple trees have colorful leaves in autumn.
- Ponle un poco de azúcar de maple a los hotcakes.Put some maple sugar on the pancakes.
- El helado con azúcar de maple es una delicia.Ice cream with maple sugar is a delight.
- ¿Puedes pasarme el jarabe de maple para los waffles?Can you pass me the maple syrup for the waffles?
- Compré un tarro de jarabe de maple en mi viaje a Canadá.I bought a jar of maple syrup on my trip to Canada.
- El arce es un árbol muy hermoso.The maple is a very beautiful tree.
- La hoja del arce cambió de color.The maple leaf changed color.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are walking through a park in autumn.
- LucíaMira ese arce rojo, Mateo.Look at that red maple, Mateo.
- MateoEs muy impresionante.It is very impressive.
- Lucía¿Te gusta la naturaleza?Do you like nature?
- MateoSí, me encanta pasear por aquí.Yes, I love walking around here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “maple” translations and entries maple, arce, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arce, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
