Esparto (en. Esparto)

/espar'to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Plant from the grass family, widely used in the production of handcrafted products.
Esparto is used to make rugs and baskets.
El esparto se utiliza para hacer alfombras y cestas.
Fiber obtained from this plant, very strong and flexible.
Esparto fiber is used in the manufacture of ropes.
La fibra de esparto se usa en la fabricación de cuerdas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'spartum', which also refers to the plant.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to work like a esparto
To work a lot and without rest.
trabajar como un esparto
to make esparto
To carry out something with great effort.
hacer esparto

Related Words

basket
Container made of esparto or other materials.
cesta
reeds
Similar plants that grow in wet places.
juncos

Slang Meanings

A person who works hard.
That guy is an esparto; he never stops working.
Ese chico es un esparto; nunca para de trabajar.
Something that is strong or resistant.
That cart is an esparto; it can hold any weight.
Ese carrito es un esparto; aguanta cualquier peso.