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    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.