Spanish word

invernadero

Pronunciation

IPA/imbeɾnaˈðeɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine noungreenhouse

Example

Hay muchas flores en el invernadero.

There are many flowers in the greenhouse.

Illustration for invernadero (greenhouse)

More examples

Venden plantas que luego se trasplantan del invernadero al jardín.

They sell plants that are later transplanted from the greenhouse to the garden.

Core concept

Protected, climate-controlled enclosure for cultivating plants away from outdoor weather.

Common phrases

  • invernadero comercial

    commercial greenhouse

  • invernadero doméstico

    home greenhouse

Similar words

invernáculo: Enclosed facility that actively controls temperature and humidity for optimal plant growth.
vivero: Nursery where seedlings and young plants are raised for sale or transplant.

Definition in Spanish

Edificio o estructura cerrada donde se cultivan plantas y se controla la temperatura y la humedad para protegerlas del frío y del clima exterior.

Word origin

Derived from invernar ('to spend the winter') and the locative suffix -adero, originally 'wintering place' and thus used for shelters that keep plants warm and humid.

Usage tips

  • There is no accent mark and the plural is regular (invernaderos), and speakers commonly use the term for both small hobby structures and large commercial greenhouse facilities.

Opposites

  • aire libreoutdoorsnoun

Related words

  • invernaroverwinterverb
  • invernalwintryadjective

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