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Root
01
raíz
the underground part of a plant that absorbs water and minerals, sending it to other parts
Example
She carefully planted the new tree, ensuring that its roots were well spread out in the hole to encourage healthy growth.
Ella plantó cuidadosamente el nuevo árbol, asegurándose de que sus raíces subterráneas estuvieran bien extendidas en el hoyo para fomentar un crecimiento saludable.
The gardener dug up the old tree to remove its large, tangled roots that had spread throughout the garden.
El jardinero desenterró el viejo árbol para eliminar sus grandes raíces subterráneas que se habían extendido por todo el jardín.
02
raíz, lexema
the core lexical unit from which words are derived and carries the central meaning of a word
03
raíz, solución
the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation
04
raíz cuadrada, raíz
a value that, when multiplied by itself a specified number of times, results in the given number
Example
The square root of 16 is 4.
La raíz cuadrada de 16 es 4.
Negative numbers can have imaginary roots, such as the square root of -1 being i.
Los números negativos pueden tener raíces imaginarias, como la raíz cuadrada de -1 que es i.
05
raíz
the primary cause of something
Example
Understanding the root of the problem is essential for finding an effective solution to the conflict.
Entender la raíz del problema es esencial para encontrar una solución efectiva al conflicto.
The therapist helped her uncover the root of her anxiety, which was tied to past experiences.
La terapeuta la ayudó a descubrir la raíz de su ansiedad, que estaba relacionada con experiencias pasadas.
06
raíz, raíz embebida
the embedded part of a bodily structure such as a tooth, nail, or hair
07
raíz, origen
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
08
raíz, radical
a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes
09
antepasado, ascendiente
someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
to root
01
enraizar, plantar
to plant by burying the base of a plant in soil
Transitive: to root a plant
Example
She roots the cuttings in a potting mix to propagate new plants.
They root the saplings in the garden bed to establish them in the soil.
02
hurgar, rebuscar
to dig or search for something by using the snout, as done by certain animals like pigs
Intransitive
Example
The pig rooted around the forest floor for truffles.
The dog rooted in the dirt, looking for its buried bone.
03
enraizar, arraigar
(of a plant) to grow and develop roots
Intransitive
Example
The sapling rooted quickly in the rich soil of the garden.
After a week in water, the cutting finally rooted and was ready for planting.
04
arraigar, fundamentar
to have a starting point, origin, or foundation
Intransitive: to root in an origin
Example
The philosophy of the movement rooted in a desire for equality.
Her passion for art rooted in childhood experiences with her grandmother.
05
enraizar, arraigar
to help a plant or cutting grow roots
Transitive: to root a plant or cutting
Example
The gardener rooted the cutting in a jar of water before planting it.
He rooted the sapling by placing it in nutrient-rich soil.
