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árbol

tree

noun AHR-bohl Common

Usage Note

árbol takes a written accent because it is stressed on the first syllable yet ends in l; the plural árboles moves the count to three syllables but keeps the accent. The genealogical árbol genealógico is a family tree.

Examples

"El árbol da mucha sombra."

Natural Translation

The tree gives a lot of shade.

Literal Translation

The tree gives much shade

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