What is the Spanish word for "root"?

Learn how to say "root" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

root

Spanish

raíz

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Alternative translations of "root"

origen
raíz cuadrada
raíz de un diente
raíz de una palabra

Examples of how to use "root" in Spanish

English
What is the root of the problem?
Spanish
¿Cuál es la raíz del problema?
English
The tree's root broke the sidewalk.
Spanish
La raíz del árbol rompió la acera.
English
Find the root of this math problem.
Spanish
Encuentra la raíz de este problema matemático.
English
Ginger is a spicy root used often.
Spanish
El jengibre es una raíz picante que se usa con frecuencia.
English
We traced the rumor to its root.
Spanish
Rastreamos el rumor hasta su raíz.

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