Spanish Conversation · Level 155
28 words
Spanish word
cardo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkaɾðo/
Meaning
- masculine nounthistle
Example
¿Has visto ese cardo junto a la valla?
Have you seen that thistle by the fence?
More examples
En primavera mi hermano tiene alergia al cardo.
In spring my brother is allergic to thistle.
Core concept
A prickly roadside weed with sharp lobed leaves and a stiff stem.
Common phrases
polen de cardo
thistle pollen
tener alergia al cardo
be allergic to thistle
Similar words
hierba: Soft, nonwoody plant with tender leaves that grows close to the ground.
maleza: Unwanted plants that invade cultivated ground or gardens and are commonly removed.
ortiga: Wild plant with hairs that sting or itch the skin when touched.
Definition in Spanish
Planta herbácea silvestre con espinas en hojas y tallo, habitual en bordes de caminos y terrenos abandonados y mencionada sobre todo en contextos botánicos o rurales.
Word origin
From Latin carduus 'thistle', preserved in Spanish as cardo and denoting spiny herbaceous plants.
Usage tips
- In cooking or markets cardo can refer to the edible cardoon, so rely on context to tell wild thistle from the vegetable.
Other meanings
- cardoonnoun