raíz
/raˈiθ/feminine
The Spanish word for root is raíz.
raíz is a feminine noun used to refer to the part of a plant. In a mathematical context, the term raíz cuadrada is used to express 'square root'.
Meaning: part of a plant (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of raíz is raíces.
How do you pronounce it?
/raˈiθ/
Did you know?
- The English word 'radish' and the Spanish word raíz are actually linguistic cousins, both descending from the same ancient Proto-Indo-European root.
- In Spanish, the word raíz is used in the idiom arrancar de raíz, which means to eliminate a problem completely and permanently.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the concept of raíces is used poetically to describe one's ancestral heritage and connection to their land.
Examples in context
- La raíz cuadrada de 4 es 2.The square root of 4 is 2.This sentence shows how to use raíz in a mathematical statement regarding square roots.Tatoeba #13698986 by Seael, translation #13698981 by rul
- La raíz cuadrada de 2 no es 1.The square root of 2 is not 1.This sentence is useful for expressing a negative mathematical fact using raíz.Tatoeba #5025177 by don_ramon, translation #4989162 by Hybrid
- ¿Cuál es la raíz cuadrada de 2?What is the square root of 2?This sentence demonstrates how to ask a question involving the mathematical term raíz.Tatoeba #4989281 by Shishir, translation #4989163 by Hybrid
- El origen del problema radica en la falta de comunicaciónThe root of the problem lies in the lack of communication
- Tenemos que ir a la raíz del problema para resolverloWe have to get to the root of the problem to solve it
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and María are gardening in the backyard.
- DanielEsta planta tiene una raíz muy larga.This plant has a very long root.
- MaríaSí, su raíz es muy fuerte.Yes, its root is very strong.
- DanielHay que cuidar la raíz al trasplantarla.We must take care of the root when transplanting it.
- MaríaTienes razón, Daniel.You are right, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “root” translations and entries raíz, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries raíz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
