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“worm bed” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/gusaˈneɾa/

Example

No quiero acercarme a esa gusanera junto al estanque.

I don't want to go near that worm bed by the pond.

Illustration for gusanera (worm bed)

How to say “worm bed” in Spanish

“Worm bed” in Spanish is gusanera.

A heap of compost crawling with worms.

Full entry for gusanera: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with gusanera

La gusanera del jardín atrae a muchos pájaros.

The garden worm bed attracts many birds.

Tips for using gusanera

  • Usually literal for compost or very wet soil and carries a strong, vivid image, making it feel informal compared with phrases such as lleno de lombrices or montón de compost in neutral speech.

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