oak
BrE /əʊk/ AmE /oʊk/
noun en → es
a large tree with hard wood that is often used for making furniture and buildings
roble
Collocations oak table · oak door
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The house has oak floors.
La casa tiene pisos de roble.
the hard wood of an oak tree, used for making furniture and buildings
madera de roble
Collocations oak furniture · oak beams
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The cabinet is made of oak.
El armario está hecho de madera de roble.
a strong alcoholic drink made from the leaves and acorns of an oak tree
aguardiente de roble, whisky de madera
Collocations oak-flavored whiskey · oak-aged wine
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The wine has been aged in oak barrels.
El vino ha envejecido en barricas de roble.
used to describe something that is strong and long-lasting, like an oak tree
fuerte y duradero
Collocations oak-like strength · oak-like endurance
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She has the oak of a personality.
Ella tiene una personalidad fuerte y duradera.