Spanish Conversation · Level 57
74 words
Spanish word
helecho
Pronunciation
IPA/eˈletʃo/
Meaning
- masculine nounfern
Example
En el jardín hay muchos helechos.
There are many ferns in the garden.
More examples
Cada semana riego los helechos del balcón.
Every week I water the ferns on the balcony.
Core concept
Feathery fronds of a nonflowering green plant.
Common phrases
regar helechos
water ferns
cuidar helechos
care for ferns
hojas de helecho
fern leaves
Similar words
planta: Rooted multicellular plant with stems, leaves, and reproductive structures.
hoja: Thin, typically green blade that grows from a stem or petiole and performs photosynthesis.
Definition in Spanish
Planta sin flores que se reproduce por esporas y tiene hojas verdes divididas en muchos segmentos.
Word origin
Derived from Latin filix (genitive filicis), with the historical initial f changing to h in early Spanish.
Usage tips
- Frequently appears in gardening and houseplant contexts, often in phrases like 'helecho de interior' or 'helechos del bosque' and so is common in everyday plant descriptions.