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    Jayón (en. Jayon)

    /xaˈjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A piece of earthy material used to make bricks or for other construction purposes.
    The jayon is used in the construction of houses.
    El jayón se usa en la construcción de casas.
    In some regions, it refers to a type of sun-dried manure.
    The jayon is used as fertilizer in crops.
    El jayón se utiliza como abono en los cultivos.
    Material resulting from the accumulation of soil waste in agriculture.
    The jayon accumulated in the field is useful for enriching the soil.
    El jayón acumulado en el campo es útil para enriquecer el suelo.

    Etymology

    The word jayon comes from the Latin 'gayanus', which refers to a type of clay.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to throw jayon
    To add earthy material to cover or fill a space.
    echar jayón
    jayon in sight
    A situation in which something becomes evident or clear.
    jayón a la vista
    earth jayon
    Reference to the accumulation of earth or mud in a place.
    jayón de tierra

    Related Words

    mud
    Soft and pasty material formed by water and earth.
    barro
    brick
    Block of material usually made of mud used in construction.
    ladrillo
    manure
    Animal excrement used as fertilizer.
    estiércol
    earth
    Material that makes up the soil.
    tierra

    Slang Meanings

    In some dialects, 'jayon' is used to refer to a person who is not very intelligent.
    That guy is a jayon, he never understands anything.
    Ese tipo es un jayón, nunca entiende nada.
    It can be used as an adjective to describe something of low quality.
    That food is a jayon, I didn't like it.
    Esa comida es un jayón, no me gustó.