Spanish Conversation · Level 67
60 words
Spanish word
estiércol
Pronunciation
IPA/esˈtjeɾkol/
Meaning
- masculine nounmanure
Example
Ella pone estiércol en el huerto.
She puts manure in the garden.
More examples
El campo huele a estiércol cuando pasan los tractores.
The field smells of manure when the tractors pass.
Core concept
Animal dung used to fertilize fields.
Common phrases
oler a estiércol
smell of manure
olor a estiércol
smell of manure
Similar words
abono: Substance added to soil to nourish plants and improve fertility.
composta: Kitchen and garden waste that microorganisms decompose into nutrient-rich matter for soil.
fertilizante: Chemical preparation that supplies nutrients when applied to soil or foliage to boost growth.
Definition in Spanish
Designa las heces de animales domésticos, especialmente de ganado, usadas como abono para mejorar la tierra.
Word origin
From Latin stercus through medieval Spanish estercol to modern estiércol, naming animal feces used as agricultural fertilizer.
Usage tips
- In conversation many speakers prefer the softer word abono when avoiding the blunt sound of estiércol.
Opposites
- fertilizante sintéticosynthetic fertilizernoun