Plantó (en. Planted)

/planˈto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of fixing something in the ground, like a plant or a tree.
He planted a tree in his garden.
Él plantó un árbol en su jardín.
To establish or place something in a specific location.
She planted her flag at the top of the mountain.
Ella plantó su bandera en la cima de la montaña.
To leave something in a place with the purpose of it remaining there.
The technician set up the computer in the office for everyone to use.
El técnico plantó la computadora en la oficina para que todos la usen.

Etymology

From Latin 'plantare', which means to place in the ground.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stood up to
Faced a difficult situation.
plantó cara
planted a flag
Established a presence or authority in a place.
plantó bandera
planted his feet
Stood firm in his decision.
plantó los pies

Related Words

plant
Organism that lives and grows in the ground.
planta
to plant
To place something in the ground so it can grow.
plantar
planting
Action and effect of planting, especially in agriculture.
plantación

Slang Meanings

To stand someone up
He stood me up on the date.
Me dejó plantado en la cita.
To stand firm
He stood firm in his decision not to go.
Se plantó en su decisión de no ir.
To stand up to
He did not hesitate to stand up to his enemies.
No dudó en plantar cara a sus enemigos.