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    Maleza (en. Undergrowth)

    maˈleθa

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Undesirable vegetation that grows in a place.
    The weeds in the garden have grown too much.
    La maleza en el jardín ha crecido demasiado.
    A set of weeds.
    The farmer complained about the weeds affecting his crops.
    El agricultor se quejó de la maleza que afecta sus cultivos.
    Plants that are difficult to eradicate.
    Resistant weeds are a problem in organic farming.
    La maleza resistente es un problema en la agricultura orgánica.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'malitia', meaning 'wickedness', referring to the harmfulness of these plants.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    get rid of the weeds
    Remove the unwanted plants from the area.
    deshacerse de la maleza
    fight against the weeds
    Try to control the growth of the weeds.
    luchar contra la maleza
    let the weeds grow
    Not taking care of a garden or land, allowing unwanted plants to proliferate.
    dejar que la maleza crezca

    Related Words

    garden
    A space usually planted with flowers and ornamental plants.
    jardín
    crop
    A plant that is sown and cared for to harvest.
    cultivo
    herbicide
    A chemical product used to eliminate weeds.
    herbicida

    Slang Meanings

    Problems or inconveniences in a project.
    The report was full of weeds that needed to be corrected.
    El informe estaba lleno de maleza que había que corregir.
    Disordered or chaotic situation.
    The room is full of weeds, no one can get through.
    El cuarto está lleno de maleza, no hay quien pase.