Aranda (en. Orchid)

/aˈɾanda/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A plant of the grass family, often used for fodder.
Farmers plant aranda in their fields to feed the livestock.
Los agricultores plantan aranda en sus campos para alimentar al ganado.
A regional term used to refer to a type of grass.
In some regions, the tall grass that grows in meadows is called aranda.
En algunas regiones, se le llama aranda a la hierba alta que crece en los prados.

Etymology

The origin of the term 'aranda' is related to words in Old Castilian associated with vegetation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

aranda field
Land cultivated with this plant.
campo de aranda
fresh aranda
Fresh grass used for fodder.
aranda fresca

Related Words

grass
A plant from the Gramineae family, commonly known as grass.
gramínea
fodder
Feed for livestock prepared from grasses.
forraje

Slang Meanings

In some contexts, it can be colloquially used to refer to someone who is coarse or rustic.
That guy is very aranda; he doesn't know how to behave in meetings.
Ese tipo es muy aranda, no sabe comportarse en reuniones.
It can also refer to a person who appears disorganized.
The party was a disaster; everything was aranda.
La fiesta fue un desastre, todo quedó aranda.