enredadera
/enredaˈdeɾa/feminine
The English word "vine" can be translated into Spanish as enredadera, bejuco, liana, boqui or coguilera.
Meaning: any similar climbing or trailing plant (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| enredadera | /enredaˈdeɾa/ | feminine |
| bejuco | /beˈxuko/ | masculine |
| liana | /ˈljana/ | feminine |
| boqui | /boki/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| coguilera | /koɡileɾa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
In a garden setting, use enredadera to describe plants that climb walls or fences. If you are referring to the thick, woody vines found in tropical rainforests, the specific term is liana.
Which one should you use?
While enredadera is a general term for any climbing plant, liana specifically refers to thick, woody vines found in tropical rainforests.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term bejuco is commonly used in many Latin American countries to refer to a vine or a woody stem of a climbing plant.
How does it change in a sentence?
enredadera and liana are feminine nouns, while bejuco and boqui are masculine nouns. coguilera is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/enredaˈdeɾa/
When do people say it?
The word Zarcillos can be used to refer to the tendrils of a grapevine and has a poetic connotation.
Did you know?
- The word zarcillo refers to the thin, curly tendrils of a vine, but it is also the common Spanish word for a 'piercing' or 'earring'.
- The word liana entered the Spanish language through French, rather than evolving from Latin like most Spanish vocabulary.
- In some Latin American regions, bejuco is not just a plant but is used to describe a flexible stick or a homemade switch used for discipline.
Examples in context
- Está unida a la enredadera.It's attached to the vine.This sentence is useful for showing how to describe something being attached to the enredadera.Tatoeba #8669916 by ajje, translation #8669917 by ajje
- En esta región se encuentran hermosas viñasIn this region, you can find beautiful vineyards
- El campo está lleno de plantas de vidThe field is full of grapevines
- Me encanta caminar entre las parrasI love walking among the vines
- Los zarcillos de la vid se entrelazaban en un abrazoThe tendrils of the vine interlaced in an embrace
- Las viñas son una parte importante de la economía localVineyards are an important part of the local economy
- La enredadera crece por la pared.The vine grows up the wall.
- Esa enredadera tiene flores muy bonitas.That vine has very beautiful flowers.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are in their garden.
- Sofía¿Ves esa enredadera nueva?Do you see that new vine?
- JavierSí, la enredadera es enorme.Yes, the vine is huge.
- SofíaJavier, necesita un poco de agua.Javier, it needs a little water.
- JavierLo regaré ahora mismo.I will water it right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vine” translations and entries enredadera, bejuco, liana, 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.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries enredadera, liana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
