English–Spanish

“leaf” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈoxa/

Example

El árbol tiene muchas hojas.

The tree has many leaves.

Illustration for hoja (leaf)

How to say “leaf” in Spanish

“Leaf” in Spanish is hoja.

A flat thin green leaf attached to a plant stem.

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

Example sentences with hoja

En otoño una hoja seca cayó al camino.

In autumn a dry leaf fell onto the road.

Tips for using hoja

  • When requesting a single sheet, say 'una hoja de papel', since papel often names the material or paperwork rather than one sheet.

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