Simiente (en. Seed)

/siˈmjente/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Grain or seed that is sown for cultivation.
Corn seeds were sown in the field.
Se sembraron simientes de maíz en el campo.
Origin or beginning of something.
The seed of his success was dedication.
La simiente de su éxito fue la dedicación.
Element that gives rise to a new being.
The seeds of life are in nature.
Las simientes de la vida están en la naturaleza.

Etymology

From Latin 'semina', which means 'seed'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To plant seed
To start a project or idea that will bear fruit in the future.
plantar simiente
To carry in the seed
To have the capacity or potential for something inside.
llevar en la simiente

Related Words

Seed
Body of a plant that is used to reproduce it.
semilla
Cultivation
Action of sowing and caring for plants.
cultivo
To sprout
To emerge or begin to develop from a seed.
brotar

Slang Meanings

A term to refer to an initial idea or project in development.
That idea is just seed; we need to develop it further.
Esa idea es solo simiente, necesitamos desarrollarla más.
A symbol of something that can grow or improve.
His skills are seed for a great future.
Sus habilidades son simiente para un gran futuro.