Vivero (en. Nursery)

/biˈβeɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Establishment where plants are grown, especially for sale or reforestation.
The local nursery offers a wide variety of ornamental plants.
El vivero local ofrece una gran variedad de plantas ornamentales.
Place where nurseries of certain animals are raised and cared for.
In the turtle nursery, the hatchlings are protected until they are large enough.
En el vivero de tortugas, se protege a las crías hasta que son lo suficientemente grandes.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'vivarium', which means 'place where one lives'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

plant nursery
Place where plants are grown for later sale.
vivero de plantas
school nursery
Educational establishment where plant care is taught.
vivero escolar
breeding nursery
Place dedicated to raising animals in their early stages.
vivero de crianza

Related Words

cultivation
Action of growing plants.
cultivo
greenhouse
Structure where plants are grown under controlled conditions.
invernadero
botany
Science that studies plants.
botánica

Slang Meanings

Environment where new ideas or talents develop.
The fair for young entrepreneurs is a breeding ground for innovation.
La feria de jóvenes emprendedores es un vivero de innovación.
Refers to a group of growing plants or animals.
That park is a nursery for biodiversity.
Ese parque es un vivero de biodiversidad.