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acebo

English translation of acebo

holly

The word 'acebo' in Spanish translates to 'holly' in English, a term denoting a plant known for its glossy green leaves and bright red berries. It is commonly associated with Christmas celebrations, as it is often used in decorations during the holiday season. In Spanish, 'acebo' can be used in the same contexts and carries similar cultural connotations.


Example sentences using: acebo

Voy a plantar un acebo en mi jardín.

English translation of Voy a plantar un acebo en mi jardín.

I'm going to plant a holly in my garden.

The speaker indicates his/her intention to plant a holly plant or tree in his/her garden, showing the use of 'acebo' to mean 'holly'.

Dentro de poco será Navidad y el acebo estará en plena floración.

English translation of Dentro de poco será Navidad y el acebo estará en plena floración.

Soon it will be Christmas and the holly will be in full bloom.

This phrase indicates the speaker's expectation that the holly ('acebo') will bloom during the Christmas season.

El acebo es una planta generosa en su belleza durante el invierno.

English translation of El acebo es una planta generosa en su belleza durante el invierno.

Holly is a plant generous in its beauty during winter.

The speaker is complimenting the holly plant ('acebo') for its winter beauty.

Mucha gente decora con acebo durante las fiestas navideñas.

English translation of Mucha gente decora con acebo durante las fiestas navideñas.

Many people decorate with holly during the Christmas holidays.

This phrase explains how people use holly ('acebo') for decoration during the Christmas holidays.

El acebo es una planta perenne que se mantiene verde durante todo el año.

English translation of El acebo es una planta perenne que se mantiene verde durante todo el año.

Holly is a perennial plant that stays green all year round.

The phrase describes the holly plant ('acebo') as a perennial, which means it stays green throughout the year.

Es tradición adornar con ramas de acebo en Navidad.

English translation of Es tradición adornar con ramas de acebo en Navidad.

It's a tradition to decorate with holly branches at Christmas.

The speaker is stating that using holly ('acebo') for decoration is a common Christmas tradition.

English translation of El acebo simboliza protección y alegría en la cultura popular.

Holly symbolizes protection and joy in popular culture.

The phrase illustrates how the holly plant ('acebo') is symbolized in popular culture.

Las hojas de acebo son brillantes y espinosas.

English translation of Las hojas de acebo son brillantes y espinosas.

Holly leaves are glossy and spiky.

The speaker is describing the physical characteristics of the leaves of a holly plant ('acebo').

El arbusto de acebo que planté en verano ya está creciendo.

English translation of El arbusto de acebo que planté en verano ya está creciendo.

The holly bush I planted in the summer is already growing.

The speaker is updating about a holly bush ('acebo') he planted during the summer and which is now growing.

Los frutos del acebo son un alimento importante para las aves durante el invierno.

English translation of Los frutos del acebo son un alimento importante para las aves durante el invierno.

The fruits of the holly are an important food for birds during the winter.

This phrase indicates that the fruits of the holly plant ('acebo') are a significant food source for birds during the winter season.

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