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Hogar y Jardín - Gardening

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la jardinería, como "fertilizante", "rastrillo" y "pala".

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Words Related to Home and Garden
allotment
[Sustantivo]

a small rentable plot of land that can be used for growing flowers, vegetables, etc.

parcela

parcela

fertilizer
[Sustantivo]

a chemical or natural material that is added to the soil to improve its productivity and help plants grow

fertilizante

fertilizante

Ex: Too much fertilizer can harm plants , so it is important to follow the instructions .Demasiado **fertilizante** puede dañar las plantas, por lo que es importante seguir las instrucciones.
ax
[Sustantivo]

a tool with a long wooden handle attached to a heavy steel or iron blade, primarily used for chopping wood and cutting down trees

hacha

hacha

Ex: He polished the wooden handle of his grandfather 's old ax.Pulió el mango de madera de la vieja **hacha** de su abuelo.
growbag
[Sustantivo]

a big plastic bag containing fertilized soil that can be used for growing plants or fruits, such as vegetables or tomatoes

bolsa de cultivo

bolsa de cultivo

Ex: She filled the growbag with compost to ensure the plants get enough nutrients .Ella llenó la **bolsa de cultivo** con compost para asegurar que las plantas obtengan suficientes nutrientes.
cane
[Sustantivo]

a long and thin stick made of the hard and hollow stem of plants such as bamboo, used for keeping garden plants in place

caña

caña

fork
[Sustantivo]

a gardening tool with a handle and three or four sharp points, used for digging or moving hay

horca

horca

Ex: She used the fork to prepare the vegetable patch for planting .Ella usó el **trinche** para preparar el huerto para la siembra.
hedge trimmer
[Sustantivo]

an electronic piece of equipment that closely resembles a chainsaw and is capable of cutting and trimming hedges in a garden

cortasetos eléctrico

cortasetos eléctrico

Ex: He opted for a battery-powered hedge trimmer to avoid dealing with long cords .Optó por un **cortasetos** a batería para evitar lidiar con cables largos.
hoe
[Sustantivo]

a gardening tool with a thin metal blade attached to a long handle, used for cultivating and breaking up the surface of the ground, as well as removing weeds

azada, azadón

azada, azadón

manure
[Sustantivo]

solid waste from animals spread on a piece of land to help plants and crops grow healthier and stronger

abono

abono

weed
[Sustantivo]

any wild and unwanted plant that may harm the process of growth in a farm or garden

mala hierba, maleza

mala hierba, maleza

Ex: Weeds had started to grow in the cracks of the driveway, giving the area an unkempt appearance.Las **malas hierbas** habían empezado a crecer en las grietas del camino, dando al área un aspecto descuidado.
rake
[Sustantivo]

a gardening tool with metal teeth attached to a long wooden handle, primarily used for gathering dead leaves or marking a spot on the ground

rastrillo

rastrillo

mulch
[Sustantivo]

a protective layer of decaying leaves or compost that is spread over or around a plant to improve the quality of the soil, stop weeds from growing, or to provide protection for the plant's base and its roots

mantillo

mantillo

shovel
[Sustantivo]

a tool that has a long handle with a broad curved metal end, used for moving snow, soil, etc.

pala

pala

Ex: The shovel's sharp edge made it easier to cut through tough ground .El borde afilado de la **pala** hizo más fácil cortar a través del terreno duro.
lawnmower
[Sustantivo]

a gardening machine equipped with a rotating blade that is designed to cut the grass on lawns

cortadora de césped

cortadora de césped

Ex: He pushed the lawnmower across the yard , carefully trimming every patch of grass .Empujó el **cortacésped** por el jardín, recortando cuidadosamente cada parche de hierba.
peat
[Sustantivo]

a brownish substance, often found under the ground or in regions with wet climate, formed by plants dying and becoming buried, that once added to the soil, can enhance its quality and help plants grow faster

turba

turba

Ex: The landscaper recommended adding peat to the soil before planting the shrubs .El paisajista recomendó agregar **turba** al suelo antes de plantar los arbustos.
compost
[Sustantivo]

decayed leaves, plants, or other organic waste turned into a mixture that can improve the soil's quality and productivity once added to it

abono orgánico, compost

abono orgánico, compost

pruning shears
[Sustantivo]

a type of scissors used for trimming and pruning plants, featuring a sharp blade and spring mechanism for cutting through stems and branches

tijeras de podar, podaderas

tijeras de podar, podaderas

Ex: He carefully selected a pair of pruning shears to trim the delicate flowers without damaging them .Seleccionó cuidadosamente un par de **tijeras de podar** para recortar las flores delicadas sin dañarlas.
rodenticide
[Sustantivo]

a pesticide used to control and kill rodents, such as rats and mice, and can come in the form of baits, traps, or poisons

rodenticida, veneno para roedores

rodenticida, veneno para roedores

Ex: She placed the rodenticide in the attic to keep the mice from causing damage to the insulation.Ella colocó el **rodenticida** en el ático para evitar que los ratones dañaran el aislamiento.
garden glove
[Sustantivo]

a protective glove worn during gardening or yard work to prevent cuts and scratches and provide a better grip while handling tools and plants

guante de jardinería, guante de jardín

guante de jardinería, guante de jardín

Ex: She found a set of colorful garden gloves at the store that fit perfectly .Ella encontró un conjunto de **guantes de jardinería** colorados en la tienda que le quedaban perfectamente.
pesticide sprayer
[Sustantivo]

a device used to apply pesticides or other chemicals to plants or surfaces to control or eliminate pests or diseases

pulverizador de pesticidas, fumigador de pesticidas

pulverizador de pesticidas, fumigador de pesticidas

Ex: Before applying the pesticide sprayer, they checked the weather to ensure there would be no rain .Antes de aplicar el **pulverizador de pesticidas**, verificaron el clima para asegurarse de que no llovería.
garden edger
[Sustantivo]

a tool used for creating defined edges along garden beds, walkways, and other landscaped areas

recortadora de jardín, cortabordes

recortadora de jardín, cortabordes

Ex: Using a garden edger saved him time compared to doing the same work by hand with a spade .Usar un **bordeador de jardín** le ahorró tiempo en comparación con hacer el mismo trabajo a mano con una pala.
seed
[Sustantivo]

a small living part of a plant that when put in the ground, grows into a new one

semilla, simiente

semilla, simiente

Ex: With proper care and attention , even the tiniest seed has the potential to grow into a towering tree .Con el cuidado y la atención adecuados, incluso la **semilla** más pequeña tiene el potencial de convertirse en un árbol imponente.
garden weeder
[Sustantivo]

a tool used to remove weeds and other unwanted plants from gardens and flower beds

desherbador de jardín, herramienta para desherbar

desherbador de jardín, herramienta para desherbar

Ex: The garden weeder made it easy to get rid of deep-rooted weeds that were hard to pull by hand .El **desmalezador de jardín** hizo fácil deshacerse de las malas hierbas de raíces profundas que eran difíciles de arrancar a mano.
hand cultivator
[Sustantivo]

a small hand-held gardening tool used for loosening soil, removing weeds, and cultivating around plants in tight spaces

cultivador de mano, azadilla

cultivador de mano, azadilla

Ex: She used the hand cultivator to prepare the soil for the new vegetable garden .Ella usó el **cultivador manual** para preparar el suelo para el nuevo huerto.
spade
[Sustantivo]

a sturdy gardening tool with a four-sided metal blade attached to a long handle, which people use to move earth

pala

pala

patch
[Sustantivo]

a small plot of land that is used for growing a particular type of crops or plants

terreno, parcela

terreno, parcela

wheelbarrow
[Sustantivo]

an object with two handles and one wheel, used for carrying things

carretilla

carretilla

Ex: She decorated her wheelbarrow for a fun garden display .Ella decoró su **carretilla** para una divertida exhibición en el jardín.
garden sprayer
[Sustantivo]

a tool used to apply liquid fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and other solutions to plants and garden beds

pulverizador de jardín, fumigador de jardín

pulverizador de jardín, fumigador de jardín

Ex: After filling the garden sprayer, I adjusted the nozzle to make the spray finer.Después de llenar el **pulverizador de jardín**, ajusté la boquilla para que el rocío fuera más fino.
insecticide
[Sustantivo]

a chemical substance or agent that is used to kill or control insects that can cause harm to humans, crops, animals, and structures

insecticida, producto insecticida

insecticida, producto insecticida

Ex: The house was treated with insecticide to get rid of the ants that had invaded the kitchen .La casa fue tratada con **insecticida** para deshacerse de las hormigas que habían invadido la cocina.
strimmer
[Sustantivo]

an electrical, handheld gardening tool for cutting grass or weed, used as an alternative for larger machines, such as lawnmower

motoguadaña, bordeadora

motoguadaña, bordeadora

Ex: I borrowed a strimmer to help clear the path in the backyard .Pedí prestado un **desbrozadora** para ayudar a despejar el camino en el patio trasero.
bulb planter
[Sustantivo]

a tool used for planting bulbs, such as tulips, daffodils, and other spring-flowering bulbs

plantador de bulbos, herramienta para plantar bulbos

plantador de bulbos, herramienta para plantar bulbos

Ex: The children took turns using the bulb planter to plant the spring flowers in the garden .Los niños se turnaron para usar el **plantador de bulbos** para plantar las flores de primavera en el jardín.
landscaping
[Sustantivo]

the process of modifying the visible features of an area of land, such as adding plants, changing the terrain, or constructing structures, to improve its aesthetic appeal or make it more functional

paisajismo, jardinería paisajística

paisajismo, jardinería paisajística

Ex: Drought-resistant plants are popular in landscaping to conserve water .
seedbed
[Sustantivo]

a area of ground that provides the essential needs for seeds to grow and develop into young plants before they are moved to another place

semillero

semillero

Ex: She used rich soil to create the perfect seedbed for her herbs.Ella usó tierra rica para crear el **semillero** perfecto para sus hierbas.
fogger
[Sustantivo]

a tool that sprays a fine mist of chemicals to control pests and insects

pulverizador, nebulizador

pulverizador, nebulizador

Ex: The fogger covered the entire garden , ensuring that every corner was treated .El **nebulizador** cubrió todo el jardín, asegurando que cada rincón fuera tratado.
leaf blower
[Sustantivo]

a motorized gardening tool with a high-speed air nozzle used for blowing leaves and debris off lawns and other surfaces

soplador de hojas, aspirador-soplador

soplador de hojas, aspirador-soplador

Ex: After mowing the grass , he used a leaf blower to remove the clippings from the walkway .Después de cortar el césped, usó un **soplador de hojas** para quitar los recortes del camino.
garden knife
[Sustantivo]

a hand-held cutting and pruning tool used for gardening tasks such as digging, cutting, and pruning

cuchillo de jardín, navaja de podar

cuchillo de jardín, navaja de podar

Ex: With a garden knife in hand , she removed the unwanted branches from the bush .Con un **cuchillo de jardín** en la mano, eliminó las ramas no deseadas del arbusto.
to compost
[Verbo]

to make decayed leaves, plants, or other organic waste into a mixture that can improve the soil's quality to help plants grow more quickly

convertir en abono

convertir en abono

Ex: Composting coffee grounds and eggshells adds valuable nutrients to the soil .**Compostar** los posos de café y las cáscaras de huevo añade nutrientes valiosos al suelo.

to cut off the top parts of a tree, bush, or other plant to either reduce their size or help them grow

podar

podar

Ex: Before winter , many gardeners choose to cut back perennial plants to protect them from frost and promote vitality in the next growing season .Antes del invierno, muchos jardineros optan por **podar** las plantas perennes para protegerlas de las heladas y promover su vitalidad en la próxima temporada de crecimiento.

to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall

cortar

cortar

Ex: Clearing the backyard required cutting down overgrown bushes and shrubs with a sharp implement.Limpiar el patio trasero requirió **talarr** arbustos y matas crecidos con una herramienta afilada.
to dig
[Verbo]

to remove earth or another substance using a tool, machine, or hands

cavar

cavar

Ex: The treasure hunter carefully dug for buried treasure using a metal detector .El cazador de tesoros **cavó** cuidadosamente en busca de un tesoro enterrado usando un detector de metales.
to garden
[Verbo]

to cultivate and nurture plants in an outdoor space, either as a job or hobby

trabajar en el jardín

trabajar en el jardín

Ex: She gardens with passion , experimenting with different plants and techniques .Ella **jardinea** con pasión, experimentando con diferentes plantas y técnicas.
to graft
[Verbo]

to cut and join a piece of a living plant to another plant so that it can continue growing from there

injertar

injertar

to grow
[Verbo]

to cause a plant to develop and give fruit or flowers

cultivar

cultivar

Ex: He 's trying to grow organic strawberries .Él está tratando de **cultivar** fresas orgánicas.
to hoe
[Verbo]

to break up the surface of the ground, remove weeds, etc. using a gardening tool with a thin metal blade attached to a long handle

azadonar

azadonar

to manure
[Verbo]

to apply solid waste from animals or plants to a piece of land in order to enhance the quality of its soil and help plants grow ever more quickly

abonar

abonar

to plant
[Verbo]

to put a seed, plant, etc. in the ground to grow

planta

planta

Ex: We plant fresh herbs in small pots to keep in the kitchen .**Plantamos** hierbas frescas en pequeñas macetas para tenerlas en la cocina.
to pot
[Verbo]

to place a plant in a container, made of plastic or clay, filled with fertilized soil

plantar en maceta

plantar en maceta

Ex: After buying the sapling , she potted it in rich , fertilized soil .Después de comprar el árbol joven, lo **enmacetó** en tierra rica y fertilizada.
to rake
[Verbo]

to make a ground surface become level or smooth, using a special gardening tool

rastrillar

rastrillar

Ex: She rakes the gravel pathway to even out the surface for walking .Ella **rastrilla** el camino de grava para nivelar la superficie y poder caminar.
to mow
[Verbo]

to cut grass, wheat, etc. with a gardening machine or handheld tools, such as a scythe

cortar, segar

cortar, segar

Ex: She grabbed the lawnmower to quickly mow the backyard before the gathering .Ella agarró la cortadora de césped para **cortar** rápidamente el jardín trasero antes de la reunión.
to mulch
[Verbo]

to cover the soil around plants with a layer of material like wood chips or leaves to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature

cubrir con mantillo

cubrir con mantillo

Ex: He mulches the garden paths with gravel to prevent mud and enhance aesthetics .Él **acolcha** los caminos del jardín con grava para evitar el barro y mejorar la estética.
to shovel
[Verbo]

to use a rounded blade attached to a long handle to dig or move earth

palear

palear

Ex: They shoveled soil into flower beds .Ellos **palearon** tierra en los parterres.
to sow
[Verbo]

to plant seeds by scattering them on the ground

sembrar

sembrar

Ex: Sowing lettuce seeds in rows ensures a plentiful supply of fresh greens for salads .**Sembrar** semillas de lechuga en hileras asegura un suministro abundante de verduras frescas para ensaladas.

to remove a plant from its original place and replant it somewhere else

trasplantar

trasplantar

Ex: Farmers may transplant crops like rice or tomatoes to optimize spacing .Los agricultores pueden **trasplantar** cultivos como el arroz o los tomates para optimizar el espacio.
to water
[Verbo]

to pour water on the ground to make plants grow in it

regar

regar

Ex: While on vacation , I asked my neighbor to water my indoor plants .Mientras estaba de vacaciones, le pedí a mi vecino que **regara** mis plantas de interior.
to seed
[Verbo]

to spread small plant parts over soil to start their growth

sembrar, esparcir semillas

sembrar, esparcir semillas

Ex: Seeding the meadow with wildflower seeds creates a natural habitat for pollinators .**Sembrar** el prado con semillas de flores silvestres crea un hábitat natural para los polinizadores.
pole pruner
[Sustantivo]

a long pole with a cutting blade or saw at the end, used for trimming high branches or foliage

podadora de pértiga, tijera de podar de pértiga

podadora de pértiga, tijera de podar de pértiga

Ex: Using a pole pruner, he carefully shaped the tree , removing the extra branches .Usando un **podador de pértiga**, dio forma cuidadosamente al árbol, quitando las ramas adicionales.

a flat, rectangular blade with a sharp edge, used for cutting through roots, edging, and digging in hard or compacted soil

pala de punta cuadrada, azada de punta cuadrada

pala de punta cuadrada, azada de punta cuadrada

Ex: The gardener preferred a square point shovel for its sharp , flat edge when transferring compost .El jardinero prefería una **pala de punta cuadrada** por su filo afilado y plano al transferir compost.
round point shovel
[Sustantivo]

a rounded blade, used for digging and moving loose materials like soil, gravel, and sand

pala de punta redonda, pala redonda

pala de punta redonda, pala redonda

Ex: After the rain , the softened soil was easy to move with a round point shovel.Después de la lluvia, el suelo ablandado era fácil de mover con una **pala de punta redonda**.
in leaf
[Frase]

used to refer to a plant or tree that is currently producing new foliage

Ex: The trees in the park in leaf, showcasing their vibrant green foliage .
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