árbol
/ˈaɾbol/masculine
The Spanish word for "tree" is árbol.
árbol refers to a large woody plant. In specific contexts, the related verb enarbolar means to chase up a tree.
Meaning: large woody plant (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Peru, palto refers specifically to the avocado tree.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
árbol is a masculine noun. The plural form is árboles.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈaɾbol/
Did you know?
- The verb enarbolar can mean 'to hoist' or 'to raise' a flag, shifting the meaning from a plant to the act of lifting something high.
- The term árbol is a cognate of the English word 'arbor', which appears in 'arboretum' or 'arbor day'.
- A árbol de la vida or 'tree of life' is a common motif in Hispanic art and folklore, symbolizing the connection between heaven and earth.
Examples in context
- El árbol se cayó.The tree fell down.This sentence is useful for describing the fall of an árbol.Tatoeba #1070861 by hayastan, translation #323574 by CK
- Átalo a un árbol.Tie him to a tree.This sentence is useful for describing tying someone to an árbol.Tatoeba #1937654 by Shishir, translation #1931075 by Scott
- Esto es un árbol.This is a tree.This sentence is useful for identifying an árbol.Tatoeba #5050652 by don_ramon, translation #4170356 by Wuzzy
- Los árboles en este parque son hermosos.The trees in this park are beautiful.
- Tengo un árbolito en mi jardín que da deliciosas frutas.I have a little tree in my garden that produces delicious fruits.
- Los niños están plantando árbolitos en el parque.The children are planting small trees in the park.
- En este bosque, hay muchos arbolillos de diferentes especies.In this forest, there are many small trees of different species.
- 373 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are walking in a public park.
- JavierMira ese árbol tan grande, Lucía.Look at that very large tree, Lucía.
- LucíaEs muy hermoso, Javier.It is very beautiful, Javier.
- Javier¿Ves el nido en el árbol?Do you see the nest in the tree?
- LucíaSí, es un árbol perfecto para pájaros.Yes, it is a perfect tree for birds.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tree” translations and entries árbol, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
