This is the 13355th most frequent Spanish word.
rama
Branch.
In this sentence, 'rama' refers to a physical part of a tree, specifically a branch.
La rama del árbol se rompió durante la tormenta.
The branch of the tree broke during the storm.
Here, 'rama' metaphorically denotes a subdivision or field within biology.
Estudio la rama de la biología que se enfoca en la ecología.
I study the branch of biology that focuses on ecology.
In this poetic usage, 'rama' represents a visual projection resembling a linear stream, such as light.