Spanish Conversation · Level 139
45 words
Spanish word
junco
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈxuŋko/
Meaning
- masculine nounreed
Example
Los juncos crecen junto al río.
The reeds grow by the river.
More examples
Se encontró un nido entre los juncos.
A nest was found among the reeds.
Core concept
Clusters of thin, flexible reed stems in marshy ground.
Common phrases
nido entre juncos
nest among reeds
pájaro entre juncos
bird among reeds
Similar words
caña: Thick, sturdy hollow stalks that grow on riverbanks and in wetlands.
Definition in Spanish
Planta del género Juncus o especies semejantes que forma grupos en zonas pantanosas y tiene tallos finos y flexibles.
Word origin
From Latin juncus, the Spanish form derives from the botanical name Juncus and is used generally for marsh reeds.
Usage tips
- In some regions junco is called caña or carrizo, so speakers often use descriptive phrases such as 'thin riverbank stems used for basketry' when they need to be specific.
Other meanings
- rushnoun