raíces de árboles
/raiθes de aɾboles/from spelling rules
The phrase raíces de árboles is how you say tree roots in Spanish.
This phrase refers to the underground parts of a tree that absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of raíces (roots) and de árboles (of trees).
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single root of a single tree, use the singular form raíz de árbol. If you want to specify the roots of specific trees, you can add the definite article to get raíces de los árboles, meaning the roots of the trees.
How do you pronounce it?
/raiθes de aɾboles/
Did you know?
- If you want to say that you are solving a problem 'from the ground up' or 'thoroughly', you can use the adverbial phrase de raíz. It literally translates to 'of root' but functions as an idiom for total resolution.
- The phrase sacar raíces can be used metaphorically to describe a person who has settled permanently in a new location.
- In Spanish, the term raíz can refer to the base of a human tooth, which is structurally very similar to a plant root. It is used to describe the anatomical part where the tooth is anchored in the jaw.
Examples in context
- Estudiamos las raíces de un árbolWe study the tree roots
- Debemos cuidar las raíces de los árboles en nuestra comunidadWe should take care of the tree roots in our community
- Las raíces bajo tierra son como los cimientos invisibles de un árbolThe roots underground are like the invisible foundations of a tree
- Los senderos de este bosque están adornados con las torcidas raíces de los árbolesThe trails of this forest are adorned with the twisted tree roots
- Para asegurar un crecimiento saludable de las plantas, es importante proteger las radículas de los árbolesTo ensure healthy plant growth, it is important to protect the fine roots of trees
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are walking in a forest.
- AlejandroMira cuántas raíces de árboles hay en el suelo.Look at how many tree roots there are on the ground.
- LucíaSí, es peligroso tropezar con ellas.Yes, it is dangerous to trip over them.
- AlejandroCaminemos con cuidado por el sendero.Let's walk carefully along the path.
- LucíaTienes razón, Alejandro.You are right, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
