Spanish Conversation · Level 136
45 words
Spanish word
raulí
Pronunciation
IPA/rauˈli/
Meaning
- masculine nounrauli beech
Example
En este bosque hay un raulí muy alto.
There is a very tall rauli beech in this forest.
More examples
¿Has visto el raulí cerca del sendero?
Have you seen the rauli beech near the trail?
Core concept
Hardwood tree of southern Andean temperate forests prized for its strong, resistant wood.
Similar words
árbol: Woody plant with a main trunk and branches, typically taller than a shrub.
roble: Large broadleaf tree producing hard, heavy timber valued for strength and longevity.
pino: Tall evergreen conifer with needle leaves and fast growth, yielding relatively soft wood.
fresno: Deciduous broadleaf tree producing flexible, easy-to-work wood.
Definition in Spanish
Designa un árbol sudamericano de los bosques templados, con tronco recto y madera apreciada por su resistencia.
Word origin
It originates in local folk and place names of Chile and Argentina and is now established in scientific and commercial timber terminology as raulí.
Usage tips
- In Spanish writing the accent is required, and mentioning the country (Chile or Argentina) clarifies meaning because the name is regionally specific.