Palma Meaning in English
word
ˈpɑɫmə
PAHL-muh
ˈpɑːlmə
PAHL-muh
Definition
'Palma' can mean the inside flat part of your hand or a type of tropical tree called a palm tree.
Usage & Nuances
'Palma' is rare in modern English for the hand; usually used for 'palm of the hand' or the tree ('palm tree'). Context (body vs. plant) makes the meaning clear. Do not confuse with 'psalm' (religious song).
Spanish: palma (mano) - palmera (árbol)Portuguese (BR): palma (da mão) - palmeira (árvore)Portuguese (PT): palma (da mão) - palmeira (árvore)Chinese (Simplified): 手掌 - 棕榈树Chinese (Traditional): 手掌 - 棕櫚樹Hindi: हथेली - ताड़ का पेड़Arabic: راحة اليد - نخلةBengali: তালু - খেজুর গাছRussian: ладонь - пальма (дерево)Japanese: 手のひら - ヤシの木Vietnamese: lòng bàn tay - cây cọKorean: 손바닥 - 야자나무Turkish: avuç içi - palmiye ağacıUrdu: ہتھیلی - کھجور کا درختIndonesian: telapak tangan - pohon palem
Example Sentences
She put the coin in her palma.
basic
The palma tree grows near the beach.
basic
He drew a smiley face on his palma.
basic
She clapped her palmas loudly at the concert.
natural
Tourists love taking photos under the tall palma trees.
natural
He can balance a book on his palma for a long time.
natural