What is the Spanish word for "seed"?

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English

seed

Spanish

semilla

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Examples of how to use "seed" in Spanish

English
A tiny seed can grow into a huge tree.
Spanish
Una semilla pequeña puede crecer hasta convertirse en un árbol enorme.
English
Plant one seed in each small pot.
Spanish
Planta una semilla en cada maceta pequeña.
English
She saved a seed from the apple.
Spanish
Ella guardó una semilla de la manzana.
English
A single seed can start a forest.
Spanish
Una sola semilla puede comenzar un bosque.
English
He swallowed a seed by accident.
Spanish
Él tragó una semilla por accidente.

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