Spanish word

polen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpolen/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpollen

Example

Tengo alergia al polen de los cerezos.

I'm allergic to cherry pollen.

Illustration for polen (pollen)

More examples

El polen aéreo provoca estornudos.

Airborne pollen causes sneezing.

Core concept

Clouds of tiny yellowish granules drifting from blossoms.

Common phrases

  • tener alergia al polen

    be allergic to pollen

  • polen aéreo

    airborne pollen

  • pico de polen

    pollen peak

Similar words

alergia: Immune reaction causing sneezing, itchy eyes, or a runny nose after exposure.
alérgeno: Substance that triggers an allergic immune response in sensitive people.
polvo: Loosely suspended fine particles or dust that float in air or settle on surfaces.

Definition in Spanish

Partículas finas producidas por las plantas con flores que contienen las células reproductoras masculinas y se dispersan por el aire, por insectos u otros medios, pudiendo causar alergias.

Word origin

The word traces to Latin pollen, pollinis 'fine powder', passing through medieval Latin into Spanish as the name for the male reproductive particles produced by flowering plants.

Usage tips

  • When talking about seasonal allergies, common collocations include alergia al polen, picos de polen, and niveles de polen, so add the plant or season for clarity.

Related words

  • polinizaciónpollinationnoun
  • polinizadorpollinatornoun

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