Spanish Conversation · Level 118
59 words
Spanish word
horticultor
Pronunciation
IPA/oɾtikulˈtoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine noungardener
Example
El horticultor planta flores cada primavera.
The gardener plants flowers every spring.
More examples
Consulta al horticultor de la comunidad sobre las plagas.
Consult the community gardener about pests.
Core concept
Person tending neat rows of seedlings in a greenhouse.
Common phrases
consultar al horticultor
consult the gardener
el horticultor de la comunidad
the community gardener
Similar words
jardinero: Tends private gardens and flowerbeds, doing planting, weeding, pruning, and seasonal care.
floricultor: Grows cut flowers and potted ornamentals commercially for sale to florists and markets.
agricultor: Cultivates field crops and vegetables on farms to produce food for market.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que se ocupa del cultivo, la propagación y el cuidado de plantas en huertos, jardines o invernaderos.
Word origin
From Latin hortus 'garden' and cultura 'cultivation' via horticultura, with the agent suffix -or indicating one who cultivates.
Usage tips
- A technical term for professional plant cultivation; in everyday speech speakers often prefer jardinero for a general gardener.
Other meanings
- horticulturistnoun
Related words
- horticulturahorticulturenoun
- hortícolahorticulturaladjective