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hojas

/OH-has/

leaves

A close-up of several bright green, simple leaves attached to a brown branch, illustrating the foliage of a plant.

The word hojas means 'leaves' when referring to plants.

hojas(noun)

fA1

leaves

?

of a tree or plant

Also:

foliage

?

collective term

📝 In Action

En el otoño, las hojas cambian de color.

A1

In the autumn, the leaves change color.

El jardinero recogió todas las hojas secas.

A2

The gardener collected all the dry leaves.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • follaje (foliage)

Common Collocations

  • hojas secas – dry leaves
  • hojas perennes – evergreen leaves

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Reminder

Even though 'hojas' ends in -s, it is a feminine noun, so you use feminine articles like 'las' or 'unas'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Singular Form

Remember the singular form is 'la hoja', which is also used for the other meanings of the word.

A clean stack of several white, rectangular sheets of blank paper resting on a surface.

Hojas also translates to 'sheets' when discussing paper.

hojas(noun)

fA1

sheets

?

of paper

Also:

pages

?

in a notebook or document

📝 In Action

Por favor, dame dos hojas en blanco.

A1

Please, give me two blank sheets of paper.

Tengo que leer estas diez hojas antes de la clase.

A2

I have to read these ten pages before class.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • folios (sheets)

Common Collocations

  • hojas de cálculo – spreadsheets
  • hojas sueltas – loose-leaf paper

💡 Grammar Points

Counting Paper

When counting paper, use 'hojas'. If you mean the numbered side of a book, you can also use 'páginas', but 'hojas' is always correct for pieces of paper.

The sharp, silver metallic blade of a simple kitchen knife resting on a wooden surface.

In the context of sharp objects, hojas means 'blades'.

hojas(noun)

fB1

blades

?

of a knife, scissors, or sword

📝 In Action

Las hojas del cuchillo estaban recién afiladas.

B1

The blades of the knife were recently sharpened.

Tuvimos que reemplazar las hojas de la sierra.

B2

We had to replace the saw blades.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • hojas de afeitar – razor blades

⭐ Usage Tips

Figurative Use

This meaning relates to the flat, sharp nature of a leaf, showing how the meanings are connected.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: hojas

Question 1 of 2

Which meaning of 'hojas' is used in the phrase 'Necesito dos hojas para mi impresora'?

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Word Family

hoja(leaf, sheet, blade (singular)) - noun
hojear(to leaf through (a book)) - verb
deshojar(to defoliate, to strip leaves) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'hojas' feminine, even though it ends in -s?

The gender comes from its singular form, 'hoja' (f.). Most Spanish nouns that end in -a are feminine. The plural 'hojas' simply follows that gender.

How do I know if 'hojas' means 'leaves' or 'sheets'?

You need context! If you are outside or discussing botany, it means 'leaves'. If you are in an office, school, or talking about printing, it means 'sheets of paper'.