Estériles (en. Sterile)
/esˈteɾiles/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Refers to land that does not produce vegetation.
The field was barren due to prolonged drought.
El campo estaba estérril debido a la sequía prolongada.
Term referring to the inability of a living being to reproduce.
The couple sought help to address their infertility, as they felt sterile.
La pareja buscó ayuda para tratar su infertilidad, ya que se sentían estériles.
Refers to the lack of cultivation or fruit.
The lands were barren for many years after excessive pesticide use.
Las tierras fueron estériles por muchos años tras el uso excesivo de pesticidas.
Etymology
From Latin 'sterilis', meaning 'naked, empty, unfruitful'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
barren land
Land that does not yield fruit or cannot be cultivated.
tierra estéril
fruitless ideas
Ideas that do not generate results or outcomes.
ideas estériles
barren life
Life that lacks purpose or meaning.
vida estéril
Related Words
infertility
State of not being able to conceive or reproduce.
infertilidad
aridity
Condition of being dry and without water.
aridez
desert
Extensive area, generally arid, where little or nothing grows.
desierto
Slang Meanings
Refers to something that does not yield results.
That project was sterile, it brought no improvement.
Ese proyecto fue estéril, no trajo ninguna mejora.
Describes a situation or relationship that does not progress.
Their relationship became sterile, neither of them put in effort.
Su relación se volvió estéril, ninguno de los dos ponía esfuerzo.