Suelos (en. Soils)

/ˈswe.los/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Surface that forms the bottom of a place or space.
The floors of the house are made of wood.
Los suelos de la casa son de madera.
Layer of material that covers the earth's surface.
The soil in this region is very fertile.
El suelo de esta región es muy fértil.
Land where cultivation is possible.
The farmer works his soils to obtain good harvests.
El agricultor trabaja sus suelos para obtener buenas cosechas.

Etymology

From Latin 'solum', meaning base or ground.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have one's feet on the ground
To be realistic and not get carried away by fantasies.
tener los pies en el suelo
ground and sky
Expression that refers to the connection between the earth's surface and the sky.
suelos y cielos
fertile soils
Land that is suitable for cultivation.
suelos fértiles

Related Words

land
Substance that forms the soil and allows for plant growth.
tierra
floor
Surface of an enclosed space.
piso
foundation
Base on which something rests.
fundamento

Slang Meanings

To be on the ground
After the party, we were all on the ground.
Después de la fiesta, todos estábamos en el suelo.
To set foot on the ground
After so much time away, I finally set foot on the soil of my country.
Después de tanto tiempo fuera, finalmente pisé suelo de mi país.