How to Say "roots" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “roots” is “raíces” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
of a plant or tree

Examples
Las raíces del árbol crecieron debajo de la acera.
The roots of the tree grew under the sidewalk.
Es importante regar las raíces para que la flor viva.
It is important to water the roots so the flower lives.
Feminine Plural
'Raíces' is the plural form of the feminine word 'raíz.' Remember to use feminine articles like 'las' or 'unas' with it.
Other Meanings of “raíces”
“raíces” can also mean:
- origins, heritage, background(B1)
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