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“dragon tree” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdɾaɣo/

Example

¿Conoces el drago de Canarias?

Do you know the dragon tree of the Canary Islands?

Illustration for drago (dragon tree)

How to say “dragon tree” in Spanish

“Dragon tree” in Spanish is drago.

Iconic Canary and Madeira tree with a swollen, bottle-like trunk and a broad flat canopy that can live for centuries.

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

Example sentences with drago

El drago del parque tiene más de mil años.

The dragon tree in the park is over a thousand years old.

Tips for using drago

  • Mentioning a famous specimen such as el drago de Icod or calling one a drago milenario is a ready conversational hook in Spanish when talking about travel or natural landmarks.

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