olive tree

• Árbol de hoja perenne originario del Mediterráneo, cultivado por sus frutos y por el aceite que se extrae de ellos; también símbolo de paz y de longevidad.

An evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region, cultivated for its fruit and the oil extracted from it; also a symbol of peace and longevity.

1. A Mediterranean treeA2formal

   An evergreen tree (Olea europaea) native to the Mediterranean region, cultivated for its fruit and oil.

   Olivo

   • The olive tree has been cultivated for thousands of years.
   • Olive trees thrive in warm, sunny climates.
   • The ancient olive tree in the village is over 500 years old.

2. B1formal

   The olive tree and its branch are widely recognized as a symbol of peace, reconciliation, and victory.

   Olivo como símbolo de paz

   • The dove returned with an olive branch, a symbol of peace.
   • The olive tree represents hope and renewal in many cultures.
   • They planted an olive tree as a gesture of peace between the two nations.