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rama

/RAH-mah/

branch

A high-quality storybook illustration of a thick brown tree branch extending horizontally, covered in simple green leaves, set against a bright background.

A tree branch is a rama of a tree.

rama(noun)

fA1

branch

?

part of a tree or bush

Also:

bough

?

large branch

📝 In Action

El mono estaba sentado tranquilamente en una rama gruesa.

A1

The monkey was sitting quietly on a thick branch.

Después de la tormenta, recogimos las ramas caídas del jardín.

A2

After the storm, we collected the fallen branches from the garden.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • gajo (small branch or cluster)
  • brazo (arm (used poetically for a large branch))

Common Collocations

  • cortar una rama – to cut a branch
  • rama seca – dry branch

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine

Remember that 'rama' is a feminine word, so you must use 'la' (the) or 'una' (a) before it, and any describing words (adjectives) must also end in -a (e.g., 'la rama alta').

⭐ Usage Tips

Little Branches

If you want to talk about a small twig or a little branch, you can use the diminutive form: 'ramita'.

A colorful illustration showing a thick main element splitting into three distinct, separate paths, symbolizing a division or subdivision.

A division or subdivision of an organization or subject is also referred to as a rama.

rama(noun)

fB1

branch

?

division or subdivision (of an organization, family, or subject)

Also:

field

?

area of study

,

division

?

part of a company

📝 In Action

La botánica es una rama de la biología.

B1

Botany is a branch of biology.

Mi tío trabaja en una rama del gobierno en el extranjero.

B2

My uncle works in a branch of the government abroad.

Esta rama de la familia es originaria de Argentina.

B2

This branch of the family is originally from Argentina.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • rama de actividad – line of business
  • rama profesional – professional field

Idioms & Expressions

  • meter la rama – To make a mistake, to mess up (less common, regional)

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using 'Branch' for Bank

Mistake: "Using 'rama' when talking about a bank location (e.g., 'rama del banco')."

Correction: For a physical location of a business or bank, use 'sucursal' (e.g., 'la sucursal del banco'). 'Rama' is for abstract divisions.

⭐ Usage Tips

Metaphorical Use

Think of this meaning as a visual tree diagram: the main trunk is the whole subject (like Science), and the 'ramas' are the parts that grow out of it (like Physics or Chemistry).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: rama

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'rama' in its figurative sense (Meaning 2)?

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Word Family

ramita(small branch, twig) - noun
ramal(side road, railway spur, side track) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'rama' masculine or feminine?

'Rama' is always feminine. You must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la rama' or 'una rama').

How do I say 'a stick' or 'a twig'?

If you mean a small, thin branch or twig, you can use the diminutive 'ramita'. For a general stick, use 'palo' or 'varita'.