Prado (en. Meadow)

/ˈpɾaðo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Area of land covered with grass where animals usually graze.
The cattle graze in the meadow during the summer.
El ganado se alimenta en el prado durante el verano.
Field or land cultivated, especially dedicated to forage production.
The meadows of the region are ideal for agriculture.
Los prados de la región son ideales para la agricultura.
Rural landscape consisting of extensive grass fields.
We love to stroll through the meadow enjoying the scenery.
Nos encanta pasear por el prado disfrutando del paisaje.

Etymology

From Latin 'pratum', meaning 'meadow' or 'pasture'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

green meadow
a well-maintained area of meadow filled with grass.
prado verde
field of meadows
a region with many meadows.
campo de prados
flower-filled meadow
a meadow full of flowers.
prado florido

Related Words

grass
Land covered with grass used for grazing.
pasto
forage
Food intended for livestock harvested from meadows.
forraje
herb
Small herbaceous plant found in meadows.
hierba

Slang Meanings

Carefree and relaxed state, like that of an animal in a meadow.
After the holidays, I feel like I'm in a meadow, without worries.
Después de las vacaciones, me siento como en un prado, sin preocupaciones.
According to rural slang, it refers to a pleasant and peaceful place.
That cabin in the meadow is the best place to disconnect.
Esa cabaña en el prado es el mejor lugar para desconectar.