Spanish word

jardín

Pronunciation

IPA/xaɾˈðin/

Meaning

  • masculine noungarden

Example

Los niños juegan en el jardín.

The children are playing in the garden.

Illustration for jardín (garden)

More examples

Regamos el jardín trasero antes de la fiesta.

We watered the backyard before the party.

Core concept

Outdoor planted area designed for leisure, public or private.

Common phrases

  • jardín trasero

    backyard

  • jardín de flores

    flower garden

  • jardín urbano

    urban garden

Similar words

parque: Municipal green area of considerable size used for leisure, walks, and public events.
patio: Compact outdoor space adjacent to a building, often paved or tiled for private use.
huerto: Small cultivated plot for growing vegetables or fruit for household use.
plaza: Open paved plaza where people gather, often at the center of town.

Definition in Spanish

Área exterior, pública o privada, con plantas y zonas adaptadas para pasear, sentarse o recreo.

Word origin

Jardín derives from Old French jardin and ultimately from Germanic *gard- 'enclosure', reflecting its original sense as a bounded recreational green place.

Usage tips

  • Questions about a person's jardín often lead to hobby or seasonal conversation, so short prompts like '¿Cómo es tu jardín?' commonly expand casual talk.

Opposites

Related words

  • ajardinarlandscapeverb
  • jardineríagardeningnoun

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