English–Spanish
“kapok tree” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈθeiβa/
Example
La ceiba da sombra en la plaza.
The kapok tree provides shade in the square.
How to say “kapok tree” in Spanish
“Kapok tree” in Spanish is ceiba.
Tall tropical tree with a wide trunk and cottonlike seed fibers.
Example sentences with ceiba
Al lado de la ceiba hay un banco donde la gente descansa.
Next to the kapok tree there is a bench where people rest.
Tips for using ceiba
- In conversation, la ceiba often identifies a town's landmark tree, so check whether a speaker means the local famous tree or the species in general.