ramo
“ramo” means “bouquet” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
bouquet
Also: bunch
📝 In Action
El novio le entregó un ramo de rosas a la novia.
A1The groom handed a bouquet of roses to the bride.
Compré un ramo de flores frescas en el mercado.
A2I bought a bouquet of fresh flowers at the market.
Necesito un ramo de perejil para la sopa.
B1I need a bunch of parsley for the soup.
branch
Also: line of work
📝 In Action
Ella es experta en el ramo de la medicina interna.
B2She is an expert in the branch of internal medicine.
Nuestra empresa lidera el ramo automotriz.
C1Our company leads the automotive sector.
¿En qué ramo de la ingeniería trabajas?
B2What branch of engineering do you work in?
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: ramo
Question 1 of 3
Which of these would you most likely buy for a wedding?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'ramus', meaning a branch of a tree.
First recorded: 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ramo' only used for flowers?
No! While flowers are the most common usage, it can be used for herbs (a bunch of cilantro) or metaphorically for a field of business (the banking sector).
Why is Palm Sunday called 'Domingo de Ramos'?
It refers to the palm branches (ramos) that people carried to welcome Jesus. In this religious context, 'ramo' refers to the cut branches.
Can I use 'ramo' for a branch of a government?
Usually, for government branches (Executive, Legislative), Spanish speakers prefer the word 'poder' or 'rama'. 'Ramo' is more common for business or academic fields.