cyprus

BrE /ˈsaɪ.prəs/ AmE /ˈsaɪ.prəs/

noun en → es

1 ISLAND [indefinite] B2

a country in the eastern Mediterranean, consisting of an island

Chipre

Collocations Cyprus is a popular holiday destination

  • Cyprus is an island in the Mediterranean Sea.

    Chipre es una isla en el mar Mediterráneo.

2 TREE [indefinite] B1

a small evergreen tree with dark green leaves and sweet-smelling flowers, native to the Mediterranean region

ciprés

Collocations Cyprus trees are often used in gardens

  • The garden is full of cypress trees.

    El jardín está lleno de árboles de ciprés.