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    Estiércol (en. Manure)

    /es'tjeɾ.kol/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Organic substance used as fertilizer in agriculture.
    The manure is spread in the field to enrich the soil.
    El estiercol se esparce en el campo para enriquecer la tierra.
    Excrement of animals, especially livestock.
    The smell of manure on the farm was very strong.
    El olor a estiercol en la granja era muy fuerte.
    Mixture of excrement with straw or hay used as fertilizer.
    The prepared manure is applied to vegetable crops.
    El estiercol preparado se aplica al cultivo de hortalizas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'stercor', meaning 'excrement'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    manure fertilizer
    Fertilizer derived from animal excrement.
    abono de estiercol
    cow manure
    Manure produced by cows, widely used in agriculture.
    estiercol de vaca
    manure bedding
    Substance placed on stable floors to absorb moisture and odor.
    cama de estiercol

    Related Words

    fertilizer
    Substance applied to the land to improve its quality and yields.
    fertilizante
    compost
    Mixture of decaying organic materials used as fertilizer.
    compost
    excrement
    Matter expelled from the bodies of animals.
    excremento

    Slang Meanings

    Disastrous or very negative situation.
    That project was total manure.
    Ese proyecto fue un estiercol total.
    Person who acts in a silly or senseless way.
    Don't act like manure, think before you act.
    No hagas el estiercol, piensa antes de actuar.