el brote
the sprout
Example Sentence
El brote salio cuando hubo mas luz.
The sprout came out when there was more light.
Meaning
El brote is a sprout or new shoot, the fresh growth that appears when conditions improve.
Common Phrases
- un brote nuevo — a new sprout
- salir el brote — for the sprout to come out
Example
El brote aparecio en una semana.
The sprout appeared in a week.
Common Mistake
Do not confuse it with an outbreak: un brote can also mean an outbreak (of illness), so in plant care make it clear with context like brote nuevo.