palmera
/palˈmeɾa/feminine
The English phrase "palm tree" is translated into Spanish as palmera. Wiktionary also lists palma.
Meaning: tropical tree (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| palmera | /palˈmeɾa/ | feminine |
| palma | /ˈpalma/ | feminine |
Both palmera and palma are feminine nouns. If you want to be specific about a coconut palm tree, use cocotero.
Which one should you use?
While both words relate to palms, palmera refers specifically to the tree itself, whereas palma often refers to the palm leaf or the palm of the hand.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because palmera is a feminine noun, it uses the feminine indefinite article una. The plural form of palmera is palmeras.
How do you pronounce it?
/palˈmeɾa/
Did you know?
- The term palmera is also used in Spanish to describe a specific type of pastry or sweet, depending on the regional culinary context.
- In Spanish, dar palmas literally means 'to give palms', but it specifically refers to the complex rhythmic hand-clapping that accompanies flamenco singing and dancing.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, people do not just use any leaf for Palm Sunday, but specifically use a palma that has been intricately woven into shapes like roosters or crosses.
Examples in context
- Estamos trepando la palmera.We are climbing the palm tree.This sentence shows the use of palmera in the context of climbing.Tatoeba #1701736 by marcelostockle, translation #1700591 by Amastan
- Tom está plantando una palmera en su patio.Tom is planting a palm tree in his backyard.This sentence demonstrates planting palmera in a backyard.Tatoeba #1687273 by marcelostockle, translation #1686674 by Amastan
- El asaí es el fruto de una palmera que crece únicamente en estado silvestre, en la selva lluviosa al norte de Brasil.Acai is the fruit of a palm tree that grows only in the wild, in the northern rain forest of Brazil.This sentence describes how the acai fruit comes from a specific type of palmera.Tatoeba #6359897 by Adelpa, translation #6394212 by npvojtik
- La palma es una planta tropical muy hermosaThe palm tree is a very beautiful tropical plant
- Las palmeras tienen hojas largas y parecen abanicosPalm trees have long leaves and look like fans
- El cocotero produce deliciosos cocosThe coconut palm tree produces delicious coconuts
- Mira esa linda palmerita en la playaLook at that cute little palm tree on the beach
- La alta palmera en el centro del jardín es impresionanteThe tall palm tree in the center of the garden is impressive
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are walking on a tropical beach.
- SofíaMira qué bonita es esa palmera.Look how beautiful that palm tree is.
- AlejandroSí, es una palmera impresionante.Yes, it is an impressive palm tree.
- SofíaMe gusta descansar bajo su sombra.I like resting under its shade.
- AlejandroEs un lugar perfecto para nosotros.It is a perfect place for us.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “palm tree” translations and entries palmera, palma, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
