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"Leaf" in Spanish: hoja
la hoja
A leaf is la hoja (OH-hah). It is feminine: la hoja. Las hojas means the leaves. Hoja also means sheet of paper; context decides.
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How to pronounce hoja
Say it
OH-hah
/ˈo.xa/
OH-hah. Stress OH. Soft h is silent. Final a is short. Say hoja in two beats.
"Leaf" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la hoja | the leaf Plant leaf. | Plant leaf. |
| las hojas | the leaves Plural. | Plural. |
| una hoja seca | a dry leaf Fall talk. | Fall talk. |
| hojas verdes | green leaves Describing a tree. | Describing a tree. |
How to use hoja in real life
- 1Fall walk
Recojo una hoja roja.
I pick up a red leaf.
Una hoja.
- 2Garden tip
Esta hoja está enferma.
This leaf is sick.
Esta hoja.
- 3Kids craft
Pegamos las hojas en el papel.
We glue the leaves on the paper.
Las hojas.
Mistakes English speakers make with hoja
Incorrect: El hoja es verde.
Correct: La hoja es verde.
Hoja is feminine: la hoja.
Incorrect: Hay muchos hojas.
Correct: Hay muchas hojas.
Hojas takes feminine muchas.
Good to know
Good to knowAutumn photos of hojas amarillas are common online. School projects ask kids to press una hoja. Remember silent h in hoja.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Collecting leaves in a park
ChatPal
¿Viste esa hoja amarilla?
Did you see that yellow leaf?
You
Sí. Quiero esa hoja para el álbum.
Yes. I want that leaf for the album.
ChatPal
Hay más hojas bajo el árbol.
There are more leaves under the tree.
You
Voy a tomar una foto.
I’m going to take a photo.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Leaf" in Spanish
Is hoja feminine?
Yes: la hoja, las hojas.
How do you pronounce hoja?
OH-hah; the h is silent.
Does hoja only mean leaf?
No. Hoja can also mean a sheet of paper.
How do I say leaves?
Las hojas.
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