Jardín (en. Garden)

/xaɾˈðin/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Definition: Space or land where various plants, flowers, and trees are cultivated.
Example Sentence: My grandmother's garden is full of roses.
El jardín de mi abuela está lleno de rosas.
Definition: Area of a house dedicated to the planting of decorative plants.
Example Sentence: I have decided to plant fruits in my house's garden.
He decidido plantar frutas en el jardín de mi casa.
Definition: Place where gardening activities take place.
Example Sentence: I enjoy spending the weekend working in the garden.
Me gusta pasar el fin de semana trabajando en el jardín.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: Comes from the Latin 'hortus', which refers to a cultivated place.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Phrase: secret garden
Meaning: A hidden place where one can reflect or meditate.
jardín secreto
Phrase: kindergarten
Meaning: Educational institution for children before primary education.
jardín de infancia
Phrase: botanical garden
Meaning: Institution dedicated to the cultivation and study of plants.
jardín botánico

Related Words

Related Word: gardening
Description: Activity of caring for and cultivating plants in a garden.
jardinería
Related Word: gardener
Description: Person responsible for the care of a garden.
jardinero
Related Word: flower
Description: Reproduction of plants that usually have colors and fragrances.
flor

Slang Meanings

Meaning: It is used to refer to a place where a friendly gathering takes place.
Example: Let's go to the garden for a drink after work.
Vamos al jardín a tomar algo después del trabajo.
Meaning: In some contexts, it is used to talk about a place for rest or relaxation.
Example: The garden is perfect for resting for a while.
El jardín es perfecto para descansar un rato.