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    Suelo (en. Floor)

    /ˈswelo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Terrestrial surface that covers the planet.
    The ground is essential for agriculture.
    El suelo es esencial para la agricultura.
    Bottom part of an enclosed space.
    The floor of the room was covered with carpet.
    El suelo de la habitación estaba cubierto de alfombra.
    Land considered in terms of ownership.
    We bought flooring to build our house.
    Compramos un suelo para construir nuestra casa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'solum', which means 'ground' or 'earth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    firm ground
    Solid and stable surface.
    suelo firme
    fall to the ground
    Fall to the floor or ground.
    caer al suelo
    take from the ground
    Pick up something that was on the floor.
    sacar del suelo

    Related Words

    substrate
    Layer of material in which plants settle.
    sustrato
    land
    Stretch of land or area of terrain.
    terreno
    agricultural soil
    Soil intended for agricultural activities.
    suelo agrícola

    Slang Meanings

    In the context of something that is common or usual.
    That topic is already on the ground; we have discussed it many times.
    Ese tema ya está en el suelo, lo hemos discutido muchas veces.
    We usually refer to something popular among people.
    That trend is on the ground; everyone follows it.
    Esa moda está en el suelo, todos la siguen.