sap

BrE /sæp/ AmE /sæp/

noun en → es

1 LIQUID [singular] B2

the clear liquid that comes from the wood of a tree when it is cut or damaged

sav, resina líquida

Collocations sap from trees

  • The tree was dripping sap.

    El árbol estaba goteando sav.

2 PERSON [singular] B1

a young person, especially one who is being trained in a job or profession

aprendiz, novato

Collocations young sap

  • He's a promising young sap.

    Es un joven prometedor.

3 WOOD [singular] C1

the wood of a tree before it has fully grown and become hard, used especially for making furniture or barrels

madera verde, madera de roble joven

Collocations sapwood

  • The furniture is made from sap.

    La madera de la mobiliario es joven.