English–Spanish

“coconut tree” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kokoˈteɾo/

Example

En la isla vimos varios cocoteros.

We saw several coconut trees on the island.

Illustration for cocotero (coconut tree)

How to say “coconut tree” in Spanish

“Coconut tree” in Spanish is cocotero.

Coastal coconut palm with a crown of fronds and hanging nuts.

Full entry for cocotero: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cocotero

Nos refugiamos bajo la sombra del cocotero para escapar del sol.

We took shelter under the shade of the coconut tree to escape the sun.

Tips for using cocotero

  • In Spanish descriptions, cocotero can appear in compounds like zona cocotera to mean a coconut-growing area rather than a single tree.

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