Olivares (en. Olive groves)

/oliˈβaɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Expanses of land cultivated with olive trees.
The landscape of the region is filled with olive groves.
El paisaje de la región está lleno de olivares.
Place where olive trees grow.
Visiting an olive grove is a very pleasant experience.
Visitar un olivares es una experiencia muy agradable.
Area dedicated to the production of olives.
Olives are harvested in the olive groves in autumn.
En los olivares se recolectan aceitunas en otoño.

Etymology

From the Latin 'oliva', which means 'olive tree'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the liquid gold
It refers to high-quality olive oil, known for its golden color.
el oro líquido

Related Words

olive
Fruit of the olive tree, used for the production of olive oil.
aceituna
olive tree
Tree from which olives are obtained.
olivo

Slang Meanings

To refer to the production of olive oil in a positive context.
This oil is so good that it is like gold from the olive groves.
Este aceite es tan bueno que es como oro de los olivares.