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    Huerto (en. Vegetable patch)

    /'werto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Area of land where edible plants are grown.
    My grandmother's garden plot always has fresh tomatoes.
    El huerto de mi abuela siempre tiene tomates frescos.
    Small agricultural operation.
    The school's garden plot teaches children about agriculture.
    El huerto del colegio enseña a los niños sobre agricultura.
    Place where flowers and ornamental plants are cultivated.
    We enjoy strolling through the flower garden plot in spring.
    Disfrutamos pasear por el huerto de flores en primavera.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'hortus', which means garden.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    urban garden
    Cultivation space in urban environments.
    huerto urbano
    to have a garden plot
    To own a space where plants are cultivated.
    tener un huerto
    to make a garden plot
    To start growing fruits or vegetables.
    hacer un huerto
    family garden
    Garden plot intended for the family's personal use.
    huerto familiar

    Related Words

    horticulture
    Science and technique of cultivating vegetables.
    horticultura
    cultivation
    Process of planting and harvesting plants.
    cultivo
    agriculture
    Activity of cultivating the land to obtain products.
    agricultura
    gardening
    Art and technique of cultivating gardens.
    jardinería

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it colloquially refers to a messy or neglected place.
    This site looks like a garden plot, everything is a mess.
    Este sitio parece un huerto, todo está revuelto.
    Metaphorical use to refer to a place where there is a lot of growth or activity.
    That company is a garden plot of new ideas.
    Esa empresa es un huerto de nuevas ideas.