Cultivado (en. Cultivated)

/kulteˈβiðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to a person who has received a good education.
He is a very cultivated man who knows a lot about art and literature.
Él es un hombre muy cultivado que sabe mucho sobre arte y literatura.
Related to agricultural cultivation.
The cultivated land produces a great variety of fruits.
El terreno cultivado produce una gran variedad de frutas.
Showing refinement and good manners.
That woman is very cultivated and always behaves elegantly.
Esa mujer es muy cultivada y siempre se comporta con elegancia.

Etymology

From the verb 'cultivar', which comes from the Latin 'cultivare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cultivated man
A person who has vast culture and knowledge.
hombre cultivado
cultivated garden
A garden that has been properly cared for and maintained.
jardín cultivado
cultivated spirit
An open mind enriched by diverse experiences.
espíritu cultivado

Related Words

cultivation
Action of cultivating the land.
cultivo
to cultivate
To develop or improve something, especially in the field of agriculture.
cultivar
culture
Set of knowledge, values, and traditions of a society.
cultura

Slang Meanings

Refers to someone with a lot of education or knowledge.
That guy is a cultivated one; he always has something interesting to say.
Ese tipo es un cultivado, siempre tiene algo interesante que decir.
Someone who is considered pretentious due to their culture.
I can't stand that cultivated person who always boasts about what he knows.
No aguanto a ese cultivado que siempre presume de lo que sabe.