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rama

RAH-mahˈra.ma

branch

Also: bough
NounfA1
A high-quality storybook illustration of a thick brown tree branch extending horizontally, covered in simple green leaves, set against a bright background.

📝 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

branch

Also: field, division
NounfB1
A colorful illustration showing a thick main element splitting into three distinct, separate paths, symbolizing a division or subdivision.

📝 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)

Vocabulary Collections

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "rama" in Spanish:

bough→division→field→

✏️ 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
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes directly from the Latin word *ramus*, which meant 'branch' or 'bough'. It has kept its meaning almost perfectly over time.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: ramoFrench: rameau

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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'.