Spanish Conversation · Level 155
28 words
Spanish word
baldío
Pronunciation
IPA/balˈdio/
Meaning
- masculine nounempty lot
Example
Hay un baldío cerca de mi casa.
There is an empty lot near my house.
More examples
Vecinos plantaron flores en el baldío para mejorar el entorno.
Neighbors planted flowers in the empty lot to improve the area.
Core concept
An untended overgrown lot.
Common phrases
el baldío del barrio
vacant lot in the neighborhood
un baldío sin uso
an unused vacant lot
Similar words
terreno: Extensive parcel of land intended for farming, construction, or other large uses.
solar: Building plot inside an urban block, demarcated for future construction.
parcela: Small lot defined by clear boundaries and sold or used as a unit.
lote: Designated lot set aside for a single building or housing unit.
Definition in Spanish
Suelo o terreno sin destino definido, frecuentemente cubierto de maleza y sin aprovechamiento.
Word origin
From Old Spanish baldio, ultimately from a Vulgar Latin form meaning uncultivated or waste land.
Usage tips
- Because baldío only indicates lack of a defined use, speakers often add concrete details such as fencing, lighting, or signs of use to convey the lot's actual condition.
Other meanings
- wastelandnoun
- barren landnoun
Opposites
- solar edificadodeveloped lotnoun