Vega (en. Vega)

/ˈbe.ɣa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Extensive plain or fertile land, especially in a riverine area.
The river vega is ideal for rice cultivation.
La vega del río es ideal para el cultivo de arroz.
Variety of vegetation found in wet areas.
Vegas are ecosystems rich in biodiversity.
Las vegas son ecosistemas muy ricos en biodiversidad.
Place where herbaceous plants that are used as fodder grow.
Cows graze in the vega during the summer.
Las vacas pastan en la vega durante el verano.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'vĕga', which means 'wet' or 'fertile'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in the vega
To be in a favorable or prosperous situation.
estar en la vega
to throw away the vega
To stop working or abandon a task.
tirar la vega

Related Words

vegar
Action of cultivating or working in a vega.
vegar
veguero
Person who works in a vega.
veguero

Slang Meanings

Term in slang that refers to a quiet and relaxing place.
This coffee is a vega for studying.
Este café es una vega para estudiar.
Expression that indicates something is optimal or of quality.
That movie was vega, I really enjoyed it.
Esa película estuvo vega, realmente la disfruté.