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abeto

fir tree

noun ah-BEH-toh Rare
Animals & Nature Plants

Origin: From Latin abies (fir).

Usage Note

Abeto refers specifically to fir trees of the genus Abies, distinct from pino (pine) and pícea (spruce), though learners often confuse all three. In Spain the abeto blanco (Abies alba) is native to the Pyrenees. The word is most commonly encountered around Christmas when describing the árbol de Navidad.

Examples

"El abeto crece alto en las montañas."

Natural Translation

The fir tree grows tall in the mountains.

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