oak

S2 W2

BrE /əʊk/ AmE /oʊk/

noun en → es

1 TREE A2

a large tree with hard wood that is often used for making furniture and buildings

roble

Collocations oak table · oak door

  • The house has oak floors.

    La casa tiene pisos de roble.

2 WOOD B1

the hard wood of an oak tree, used for making furniture and buildings

madera de roble

Collocations oak furniture · oak beams

  • The cabinet is made of oak.

    El armario está hecho de madera de roble.

3 DRINK B2

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

  • The wine has been aged in oak barrels.

    El vino ha envejecido en barricas de roble.

4 METAPHOR C1

used to describe something that is strong and long-lasting, like an oak tree

fuerte y duradero

Collocations oak-like strength · oak-like endurance

  • She has the oak of a personality.

    Ella tiene una personalidad fuerte y duradera.