Plantó (en. Planted)

planˈto

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To place a plant in the ground so it can grow.
She planted a tree in her garden.
Ella plantó un árbol en su jardín.
To fix something in a specific place.
He planted the flag at the top of the mountain.
Plantó la bandera en la cima de la montaña.
To establish or found something.
She laid the foundations of a new community.
Plantó las bases de una nueva comunidad.

Etymology

From the Latin 'plantare', meaning to place in the ground.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stood up to
Faced someone with courage.
plantó cara
planted a kiss
Gave someone a kiss affectionately.
plantó un beso
did not plant by luck
It was not accidental, it was done intentionally.
no plantó por suerte

Related Words

plant
Plant organism that grows in soil.
planta
planting
Action of planting or place where things are planted.
plantación
to present
To propose or present an idea or issue.
plantear

Slang Meanings

To stand someone up
He stood her up on the date and never showed up.
Lo plantó en la cita y nunca llegó.
To stand firm
She stood firm in her decision despite the criticism.
Se plantó en su decisión a pesar de las críticas.