Noun
/hiiˈɣeɾa/
The word "higuera" refers to a fig tree, a deciduous tree that produces figs, which are sweet fruits. In Spanish, it is often used in both oral and written contexts, though it can be more common in written texts related to agriculture, gardening, or cooking. The frequency of use is moderate, as figs are a popular fruit in various cultures, particularly in Mediterranean regions.
La higuera en mi jardín da muchos frutos cada año.
The fig tree in my garden bears many fruits every year.
Las hojas de la higuera son grandes y verdes.
The leaves of the fig tree are large and green.
El higo que probé del árbol de la higuera estaba delicioso.
The fig I tasted from the fig tree was delicious.
The word "higuera" is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions; however, it can appear in some regional sayings or cultural references primarily involving the fruit or aspects related to nature.
No hay higuera sin higo.
There is no fig tree without a fig.
This expression denotes that there is no cause without an effect, meaning that something good must come from something.
A la higuera le viene bien la sombra.
The fig tree thrives in the shade.
This can imply that everyone or everything has its preferred conditions where they flourish.
The term "higuera" comes from the Latin word ficāria, which relates to ficus, meaning fig. It has undergone phonetic evolution in Old Spanish before it reached its present form.