Lea (en. Read)

/lea/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Generally flat land covered with grass.
The horses grazed in the lea during the summer.
Los caballos pastaban en la lea durante el verano.
Grassland used by livestock.
The lea was full of wildflowers.
La lea estaba llena de flores silvestres.
Natural development of vegetation.
In the lea, various species of plants can be observed.
En la lea se pueden observar diversas especies de plantas.

Etymology

From Latin 'lea', which means meadow or pasture.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a lea
Create a grassy area.
hacer una lea
to take to the lea
To direct animals to a pasture land.
llevar a la lea
to rest in the lea
To take a break in a place covered with grass.
descansar en la lea

Related Words

grass
Land covered with grass or vegetation.
pasto
livestock
A group of animals, mainly cows and sheep, raised for exploitation.
ganado
field
An open and cultivated area of land.
campo

Slang Meanings

Site for outdoor activities.
Let's go to the lea to have a barbecue with friends.
Vamos a la lea a hacer una barbacoa con los amigos.
Place to relax outdoors.
The beach is like a lea for those looking to escape the city.
La playa es como una lea para los que buscan escapar de la ciudad.