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"Tree" in Spanish: árbol
el árbol
A tree is el árbol (AHR-bohl). It is masculine and needs the accent: árbol. Plural is los árboles. Bajo el árbol means under the tree.
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How to pronounce árbol
Say it
AHR-bohl
/ˈaɾ.βol/
AHR-bohl. Stress AHR. Written accent on á. Soft b. Say árbol, not English tree vowels.
"Tree" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el árbol | the tree Default word. | Default word. |
| los árboles | the trees Plural keeps the accent. | Plural keeps the accent. |
| bajo el árbol | under the tree Shade and meeting spots. | Shade and meeting spots. |
| el árbol frutal | the fruit tree Gardens and farms. | Gardens and farms. |
How to use árbol in real life
- 1In the park
Nos vemos bajo el árbol grande.
We'll meet under the big tree.
Bajo el árbol.
- 2Street shade
Ese árbol da mucha sombra.
That tree gives a lot of shade.
Ese árbol.
- 3Neighborhood walk
Plantaron tres árboles nuevos.
They planted three new trees.
Árboles plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with árbol
Incorrect: La árbol es alto.
Correct: El árbol es alto.
Árbol is masculine: el árbol.
Incorrect: Los arboles son verdes.
Correct: Los árboles son verdes.
Keep the accent: árboles.
Good to know
Good to knowPlazas center on un árbol viejo for shade and chat. Cities plant árboles on busy avenues. Writing árbol without the accent is a common beginner slip.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding shade
ChatPal
Hace calor. Busquemos un árbol.
It's hot. Let's find a tree.
You
Aquel árbol se ve perfecto.
That tree looks perfect.
ChatPal
Sí. Bajo el árbol hay banca.
Yes. Under the tree there's a bench.
You
Genial. Llevo agua.
Great. I'll bring water.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Tree" in Spanish
Is árbol masculine?
Yes: el árbol, los árboles.
Why the accent on árbol?
Stress falls on AHR, so Spanish writes á.
How do you pronounce árbol?
AHR-bohl with stress on the first syllable.
How do I say under the tree?
Bajo el árbol.
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