Spanish Conversation · Level 45
75 words
Spanish word
cedro
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈθeðɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nouncedar
Example
Plantaron un cedro en el jardín.
They planted a cedar in the garden.
More examples
El mueble huele a cedro.
The furniture smells of cedar.
Core concept
Sturdy evergreen whose scented wood repels insects and resists decay.
Common phrases
mueble de cedro
cedar furniture
olor a cedro
smell of cedar
Similar words
pino: Evergreen tree with long needle clusters and characteristic pine cones.
abeto: Conical evergreen that grows tall in snowy climates with short, resilient needles.
ciprés: Narrow, upright evergreen with tiny overlapping leaves often found in cemeteries.
Definition in Spanish
Árbol alto y perenne cuya madera aromática se usa en carpintería y construcción.
Word origin
Ultimately from Greek kedros through Latin cedrus, cedro names evergreen trees whose scented timber resists insects and decay and so suits furniture and building.
Usage tips
- Cedar often appears in furniture and storage contexts, so expect madera de cedro in phrases about wardrobes or chests because its scent helps protect textiles.
Other meanings
- cedarwoodnoun