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    Musgo (en. Moss)

    /ˈmus.ɡo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Plant that grows in moist soils and on the bark of trees.
    The moss covered the stones of the river.
    El musgo cubría las piedras del río.
    Dense and soft vegetation that forms in shady areas.
    We walked through the forest and could feel the moss under our feet.
    Caminamos por el bosque y pudimos sentir el musgo bajo nuestros pies.
    Plant substance that is often used in gardening.
    Moss is added to pots to retain moisture.
    El musgo se añade a las macetas para retener la humedad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'muscus', which means 'moss' or 'similar substance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    like a moss
    it is said of something that is very rooted or widespread in a place.
    como un musgo

    Related Words

    bryophytes
    Group of plants that includes mosses and liverworts.
    briófitas
    substrate
    Layer of material on which plants grow.
    sustrato

    Slang Meanings

    To have a careless or disheveled appearance.
    That place is a mess, it needs cleaning.
    Ese lugar está hecho un musgo, ya necesita limpieza.
    Describing someone who is calm or goes with the flow.
    Don’t worry, he’s always a calm presence at the party.
    No te preocupes, él siempre es un musgo en la fiesta.