Spanish Conversation · Level 173
15 words
Spanish word
bambú
Pronunciation
IPA/bamˈbu/
Meaning
- masculine nounbamboo
Example
En el jardín hay mucho bambú.
There is a lot of bamboo in the garden.
More examples
La silla está hecha de bambú.
The chair is made of bamboo.
Core concept
Clump of tall segmented hollow stalks of a fast-growing woody grass used for scaffolding, weaving, and garden screening.
Common phrases
tallo de bambú
bamboo stalk
bosque de bambú
bamboo grove
madera de bambú
bamboo wood
Similar words
caña: Single long hollow cane often cut for poles, fishing rods, or simple wind instruments.
tallo: Main plant stalk that supports leaves, buds, and flowers.
palo: Straight slender stick or shaft of wood used for propping, crafting, or tools.
Definition in Spanish
Planta de crecimiento rápido con tallos segmentados y huecos, usada en construcción, artesanía y jardinería.
Word origin
The Spanish word bambú comes from Malay or Indonesian bambu and entered Spanish through Portuguese maritime contact.
Usage tips
- Spanish commonly treats bambú as a mass noun (el bambú); individual stalks are caña de bambú and a stand is un bambusal or un bosque de bambú.