Spanish word

drago

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdɾaɣo/

Meaning

  • masculine noundragon tree

Example

¿Conoces el drago de Canarias?

Do you know the dragon tree of the Canary Islands?

Illustration for drago (dragon tree)

More examples

El drago del parque tiene más de mil años.

The dragon tree in the park is over a thousand years old.

Core concept

Iconic Canary and Madeira tree with a swollen, bottle-like trunk and a broad flat canopy that can live for centuries.

Common phrases

  • drago centenario

    century-old dragon tree

  • savia del drago

    dragon tree sap

  • drago de Canarias

    Canary Islands dragon tree

Similar words

árbol: Long-lived woody plant that develops a trunk, branches, and a leafy crown over years.
tronco: Main upright woody stem of a tree, usually thick and bearing the branches.
madera: Solid timber cut from trees and used as a construction and crafting material.
rama: A lateral woody limb growing out from the trunk that carries foliage and twigs.

Definition in Spanish

Designa un árbol emblemático de regiones como Canarias y Madeira, conocido por su longevidad y por producir una resina rojiza.

Word origin

The Spanish word traces to Latin draco and Greek drákōn 'dragon' through the botanical name Dracaena, reflecting the tree's red resin long called 'dragon's blood'.

Usage tips

  • Mentioning a famous specimen such as el drago de Icod or calling one a drago milenario is a ready conversational hook in Spanish when talking about travel or natural landmarks.

Other meanings

  • dracaenanoun

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