Cotoner (en. Cotton)

/ko.toˈneɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Person who works in the harvesting or processing of cotton.
The cotonero got up early to pick the cotton.
El cotonero se levantó temprano para recoger el algodón.
Technique of cultivation related to cotton.
The cotonero explained the process of cottoning.
El cotonero explicó el proceso del cotoneo.
verb
To carry out activities related to cotton.
Every year, the farmer cottons his cotton fields.
Cada año, el agricultor cotonera sus campos de algodón.

Etymology

It comes from the word 'cotton' with influences from the agricultural field.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cottoning big time
To carry out a large-scale activity in the cultivation or processing of cotton.
cotoner a lo grande
to be in the cotton
To be in a situation of abundance or prosperity related to cotton.
estar en el algodón

Related Words

cotton
Plant whose fiber is used to make fabrics and other products.
algodón
cotton grower
Person who cultivates cotton.
algodonero
cottoning
Specific activity related to the cultivation and processing of cotton.
cotoneo

Slang Meanings

To do something with great dedication and effort.
Today I am cottoning in my project to make it perfect.
Hoy estoy cotonando en mi proyecto para que salga perfecto.
To be in a favorable economic situation thanks to cultivation.
After the harvest, I'm doing well cotton this month.
Después de la cosecha, estoy bien cotonero este mes.