noun

el ramo

bouquet

Conjunto de flores, hojas o ramas pequeñas unidas en una sola pieza.

Definition & meaning

The word "ramo" has several meanings depending on the context:

  1. A bouquet or bunch: Usually refers to a collection of flowers tied together, often given as a gift.
  2. A branch of a tree: Refers to a woody part that grows from the trunk or a larger limb of a tree or shrub.
  3. A field of study or activity: Refers to a specific sector, discipline, or branch of a business or industry (e.g., the insurance sector).

Grammar & Word origin

Grammatically, "ramo" is a masculine noun. It is derived from the Latin word "ramus," which also means a branch.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • For a bouquet: {ramillete} , {arreglo floral}
  • For a branch: {rama} , {brote} , {vástago}
  • For a field/sector: {sector} , {área} , {disciplina}

Antonyms:

  • For a branch: {tronco} (trunk, as it is the main body rather than the offshoot).

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Examples

Ella me dio un ramo de flores por mi cumpleaños.noun

She gave me a bouquet of flowers for my birthday.

Mi hermana compró un ramo de rosas.noun

My sister bought a bouquet of roses.

Mi madre tiene un ramo de rosas en la mesa.noun

My mother has a bouquet of roses on the table.

Marta compró un ramo bonito para su madre.noun

Marta bought a beautiful bouquet for her mother.

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