Timoteo (en. Timothy)

/timoteo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Perennial herbaceous plant used as forage.
Ranchers sow timothy to feed their animals.
Los ganaderos siembran timoteo para alimentar a sus animales.
Species of grass that grows in various terrains and climates.
Timothy is drought-resistant.
El timoteo es resistente a la sequía.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'timotheum', which refers to the plant.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To sow timothy
Reference to preparing the land for cultivation.
A sembrar timoteo
To be like timothy
Expression that indicates being in good shape or healthy.
Estar como el timoteo

Related Words

forage
Plant food used for livestock feeding.
forraje
grassland
Land covered with grass where animals graze.
pastizal

Slang Meanings

To refer to a person who is a bit shy or reserved.
Don't be a timothy and talk to them.
No seas timoteo y habla con ellos.
To use the term to describe someone who is easily fooled.
That guy is a timothy; he always believes everything he's told.
Ese chico es un timoteo, siempre cree en todo lo que le dicen.