cepa
La cepa de la vid es crucial para su crecimiento.
The vine stock is crucial for its growth.
The main stem or rootstock of a vine, especially a grapevine, from which new shoots grow.
Los viticultores podan las cepas para controlar el crecimiento de la vid.
Viticulturists prune the vine stocks to control the vine's growth.
In viticulture, the cepa is the base from which the vine develops.
A family lineage or ancestry, often used metaphorically to refer to a group's origins or heritage.
La cepa de esta familia se remonta a la época colonial.
This family's lineage dates back to the colonial era.
This metaphorical use is common in Spanish literature and historical contexts.
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Viticulture Context
In Spanish, 'cepa' is essential for understanding grapevine cultivation.
Word Origin
From Latin 'cippa', meaning 'stump' or 'root'.
Usage Notes
The term is commonly used in viticulture and metaphorically in literature to describe heritage.