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How to Say "stalk" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “stalk” is “tallo” — use 'tallo' for the main stem of a plant, especially for vegetables like celery or for thicker grasses and flowers..

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tallo

/TAH-yoh//ˈtaʝo/

nounA2general
Use 'tallo' for the main stem of a plant, especially for vegetables like celery or for thicker grasses and flowers.
A single green plant stem with a few small leaves attached, standing vertically.

Examples

La flor tiene un tallo muy largo.

The flower has a very long stem.

Corta los tallos de las rosas antes de ponerlas en el agua.

Cut the rose stems before putting them in the water.

El tallo del apio es crujiente y delicioso.

The celery stalk is crunchy and delicious.

Always Masculine

Even though it ends in 'o', it's worth remembering this is always a 'masculine' word. You must use 'el' or 'un' with it.

Plural Form

To talk about more than one, simply add an 's' to get 'los tallos'.

Tallo vs. Talle

Mistake: “Using 'tallo' to talk about clothing size.”

Correction: Use 'talle' or 'talla' for clothing sizes; 'tallo' is only for plants or the action of carving.

pezón

nounC1botany
Use 'pezón' for the small stem or pedicel that attaches a fruit (like grapes) or a leaf to the main stem.

Examples

Corta las uvas por el pezón para que duren más.

Cut the grapes by the stem so they last longer.

Tallo vs. Pezón

Learners often confuse 'tallo' and 'pezón' by using 'tallo' for the small fruit stems. Remember, 'tallo' refers to the main, thicker stem, while 'pezón' is the tiny attachment point for fruits or leaves.

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