Fértil (en. Fertile)

/ˈfeɾ.til/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That produces abundance or wealth.
The soil in this region is very fertile and many foods are cultivated.
El suelo de esta región es muy fértil y se cultivan muchos alimentos.
Said of a person, especially a woman, who can conceive.
She is fertile and is thinking about having children.
Ella es fértil y está pensando en tener hijos.
That favors development or growth.
Fertile ideas can transform a company.
Las ideas fértiles pueden transformar una empresa.

Etymology

From the Latin 'fertilis', which means 'that produces', derived from 'ferre', which means 'to carry' or 'to produce'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fertile land
Land that is capable of producing abundant crops.
tierra fértil
fertile mind
Ability to generate many creative ideas.
mente fértil
fertile days
Days considered optimal for conception.
días fértiles

Related Words

fertility
Ability to produce something, whether in agriculture or in biology.
fertilidad
fertile
Synonym of fertile, especially in contexts of natural abundance.
feraz

Slang Meanings

Known or popular for its creative capacity.
That person has a fertile mind; they always have brilliant ideas.
Esa persona tiene una mente fértil, siempre tiene ideas geniales.