Spanish Conversation · Level 122
60 words
Spanish word
fértil
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfeɾtil/
Meaning
- adjectiverich
Example
Su mente es fértil en ideas nuevas.
His mind is rich with new ideas.
More examples
La zona es fértil para nuevas iniciativas.
The area is fertile for new initiatives.
Core concept
A tree heavy with fruit, representing abundant output.
Common phrases
terreno fértil
fertile land
zona fértil
fertile area
imaginación fértil
fertile imagination
Similar words
rico: Land or soil with ample nutrients and moisture that fosters strong crop growth.
abundante: Existing in large quantity; ample and not lacking.
productivo: Creates a high volume of results for the time and effort spent.
Definition in Spanish
Que produce o puede producir abundantes frutos o resultados, aplicado tanto a suelos que dan buena cosecha como a ideas y creatividad.
Word origin
Derived from Latin fertilis 'fruitful', ultimately from ferre 'to bear', the word denotes something that produces abundant results, whether crops or ideas.
Usage tips
- The written accent marks the stressed first syllable (fértil), and although English 'fertile' matches the sense, Spanish reserves fértil for productivity while rico covers 'rich' in money or taste.