nim
/nim/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English word neem can be translated into Spanish as nim.
The word refers to the tree species Azadirachta indica.
Meaning: Azadirachta indica (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Caribbean region and Central American countries, the term margosa is particularly used to refer to the neem tree.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of nim is /nim/.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American folk medicine traditions, the margosa is referred to as the 'pharmacy tree' because of its wide range of perceived healing properties.
- In many Spanish-speaking Caribbean nations, the tree is known as margosa, a name inherited from Portuguese rather than the standard Spanish nim.
- The term margosa is conceptually linked to the Spanish word amargo, meaning 'bitter', describing the tree's characteristic taste.
Examples in context
- El nim es un árbol muy resistente.The neem is a very hardy tree.
- Me gusta el aroma del nim.I like the scent of neem.
- El aceite de nim es muy bueno.Neem oil is very good.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are gardening together.
- ElenaMateo, ¿qué es este árbol?Mateo, what is this tree?
- MateoEs un nim, Elena.It is a neem, Elena.
- Elena¿Para qué sirve el nim?What is neem used for?
- MateoSirve para alejar las plagas.It is used to keep pests away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “neem” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
