Setos (en. Hedges)

/ˈsetos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A living structure composed of shrubs or plants used to delineate spaces.

The garden is surrounded by hedges that provide privacy.

El jardín está rodeado por setos que le dan privacidad.

A group of plants grown along a line or border.

We planted cypress hedges to create a visual barrier.

Plantamos setos de cipreses para crear una barrera visual.

A green formation also used as decoration in landscaping.

Geometrically trimmed hedges are very popular in formal gardens.

Los setos recortados en formas geométricas son muy populares en jardines formales.

From Latin 'setus', which means 'fence' or 'wall'.

To make hedges

To create plant fences around an area.

hacer setos

To trim hedges

To trim the plants that form a hedge to maintain its shape.

cortar setos

Living hedges

Reference to fences made of plants instead of rigid structures.

setos vivos

Garden

Outdoor space where plants and flowers are cultivated.

jardín

Landscaping

Art and technique of designing outdoor spaces.

paisajismo

Fence

Structure that delineates a land, which can be made of wood, metal, or vegetation.

valla

Green terrace

The hedges on the terrace add a fresh touch to the apartment.

Los setos en la terraza le dan un toque fresco al apartamento.

Green wall

The hedge acts as a green wall that blocks the view.

El seto actúa como un muro verde que bloquea la vista.