Prados (en. Meadows)
/ˈpɾaðos/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Natural land, primarily covered with grass.
Meadows are an ideal place to walk with dogs.
Los prados son un lugar ideal para pasear con los perros.
Pasting areas where animals are fed.
Farmers take their cows to the meadows every morning.
Los agricultores llevan sus vacas a los prados cada mañana.
Areas of great natural beauty typically found in the countryside.
The meadows in the region are famous for their wildflowers.
Los prados de la región son famosos por sus flores silvestres.
Etymology
From the Latin 'pratum', which means 'meadow' or 'grassland'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to create a meadow
To create a green space in an urban area.
hacer un prado
to be in the meadow
To be in a quiet and natural place.
estar en el prado
to graze in the meadow
To let animals feed in the field.
pastar en el prado
Related Words
grass
Land covered with grass where animals graze.
pasto
prairie
A stretch of land covered with tall grasses, typically in dry areas.
pradera
rural
Related to rural or countryside matters.
campestre
Slang Meanings
To refer to a quiet place away from the hustle and bustle.
Let's go to the meadow to relax.
Vamos al prado a relajarnos.
To have a good experience in a natural environment.
The picnic was a whole meadow, we enjoyed it a lot.
El picnic fue todo un prado, disfrutamos mucho.