Spanish word

ahuehuete

Pronunciation

IPA/aweˈwete/

Meaning

  • masculine nounMontezuma cypress

Example

En la plaza hay un ahuehuete muy famoso.

There is a very famous Montezuma cypress in the plaza.

Illustration for ahuehuete (Montezuma cypress)

More examples

Los niños juegan alrededor del ahuehuete.

The children play around the Montezuma cypress.

Core concept

Ancient riverside cypress with a flared, buttressed base.

Similar words

sabino: Large, long-lived Mexican tree with a notably thick, often buttressed trunk.

Definition in Spanish

Árbol muy longevo de la especie Taxodium mucronatum, que suele crecer junto a corrientes de agua y destaca por su tronco grueso.

Word origin

Derived from Nahuatl āhuēhuētl, originally meaning 'old person' or 'venerable', the term labels Taxodium mucronatum in Spanish because of its great age.

Usage tips

  • Spanish speakers commonly use the definite article (el ahuehuete) as if naming a landmark, and mentioning the tree's location keeps the conversation specific.

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