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.