noun🔗ShareAbetoAny of various large coniferous evergreen trees or shrubs from the genus Picea, found in northern temperate and boreal regions; originally and more fully spruce fir."The tall spruce in our backyard provides shade and shelter for the birds. "El alto abeto en nuestro patio trasero proporciona sombra y refugio a los pájaros.natureplantenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMadera de abetoThe wood of a spruce."The cabin was built with strong, weather-resistant spruce. "La cabaña fue construida con madera de abeto fuerte y resistente a la intemperie.materialplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDe abeto(used attributively) Made of the wood of the spruce."That spruce table is beautiful!"¡Esa mesa de abeto es hermosa!materialplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCuero de PrusiaPrussian leather; pruce."The antique chair was covered in a rich, dark spruce. "La silla antigua estaba cubierta de un cuero de Prusia rico y oscuro.materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareArreglar, aderezar(usually with up) To arrange neatly; tidy up."Before the party, Sarah spruced up the living room. "Antes de la fiesta, Sarah arregló la sala de estar.appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareArreglarse, acicalarse(usually with up) To make oneself spruce (neat and elegant in appearance)."Before the school dance, Sarah spruced up her hair and put on a new dress. "Antes del baile escolar, Sarah se arregló el pelo y se puso un vestido nuevo.appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBurlarse de, provocarTo tease."My little sister tried to spruce up my presentation, asking me lots of silly questions to make me nervous. "Mi hermana pequeña intentó burlarse de mi presentación, haciéndome un montón de preguntas tontas para ponerme nervioso.actioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareElegante, pulcroSmart, trim, and elegant in appearance; fastidious (said of a person)."He arrived at the job interview looking spruce and confident. "Llegó a la entrevista de trabajo con aspecto elegante y confiado.appearancestylecharacterpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
