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“oak” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈroβle/

Example

En otoño, los robles pierden sus hojas.

In autumn, oaks lose their leaves.

Illustration for roble (oak)

How to say “oak” in Spanish

“Oak” in Spanish is roble.

Sturdy oak tree commonly used for carpentry and construction.

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

Example sentences with roble

En el parque hay un roble centenario junto al sendero.

In the park there is a century-old oak by the path.

Tips for using roble

  • When discussing furniture or lumber, roble often means the oak wood rather than the living tree, so context or a qualifier indicates timber versus the tree.

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