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    Pasto (en. Grass)

    /ˈpas.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Land covered with herbs that is used for grazing.
    The horses graze in the green grass of the field.
    Los caballos pastan en el pasto verde del campo.
    A set of herbs that grow spontaneously.
    The grass grows quickly in spring.
    El pasto crece rápidamente en primavera.
    Chopped and dried forage for livestock.
    The farmer stores the grass to feed the cows in winter.
    El granjero almacena el pasto para alimentar a las vacas en invierno.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pastu', which means 'to graze' or 'to feed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be carefree
    Situation of carefreeness or tranquility.
    andar como el pasto
    there is grass only straw
    Indicates scarcity of resources or little development.
    no hay pasto sino paja

    Related Words

    herb
    Herbaceous plant that grows in meadows and fields.
    hierba
    forage
    Food for livestock that includes grass, hay, etc.
    forraje
    grazing
    Action of taking livestock to graze.
    pastoreo

    Slang Meanings

    Marijuana.
    That guy always carries grass in his pockets.
    Ese chico siempre lleva pasto en sus bolsillos.
    A place where recreational activity takes place.
    This park is a good place to spend the day.
    Este parque es un buen pasto para pasar el día.