Plantas (en. Floors)

/ˈplantas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Eukaryotic organisms that belong to the kingdom Plantae, which generally have chlorophyll and are capable of photosynthesis.
Plants produce oxygen during the process of photosynthesis.
Las plantas producen oxígeno durante el proceso de fotosíntesis.
Vegetation or flora of a specific place.
The Amazon rainforest is rich in plants and biodiversity.
La selva amazónica es rica en plantas y biodiversidad.
Specific species of cultivated plant.
I have several plants in my garden, including roses and sunflowers.
Tengo varias plantas en mi jardín, incluyendo rosas y girasoles.

Etymology

From Latin 'planta', which means 'plant, cutting or root'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

medicinal plants
Plants used for their healing properties.
plantas medicinales
take care of the plants
Maintaining the health and growth of plants.
cuidar las plantas
carnivorous plant
Plant that traps and digests insects or other animals.
planta carnívora

Related Words

flower
Reproductive structure of some plants.
flor
tree
Woody-stemmed plant that branches at a certain height above the ground.
árbol
leaf
Vegetative organ that carries out photosynthesis.
hoja

Slang Meanings

Marijuana plants.
At the party, a lot was said about the plants we cultivated.
En la fiesta se habló mucho sobre las plantas que cultivamos.
It is something mentioned to refer to having plans.
I have some plans for the weekend.
Tengo unas plantas para el fin de semana.