Spanish word

jardinero

Pronunciation

IPA/xaɾðiˈneɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine noungardener

Example

El jardinero riega las plantas todas las mañanas.

The gardener waters the plants every morning.

Illustration for jardinero (gardener)

More examples

Voy a contratar a un jardinero para arreglar el césped.

I'm going to hire a gardener to fix the lawn.

Core concept

Hands-on gardener who keeps lawns, flowerbeds, and shrubs healthy and attractive.

Common phrases

  • contratar a un jardinero

    hire a gardener

  • jardinero del barrio

    neighborhood gardener

  • jardinero de confianza

    trusted gardener

Similar words

agricultor: Cultivates food crops on farmland, managing planting, tending, and harvesting.
florista: Arranges and sells cut flowers and bouquets in a shop or market.
hortelano: Grows vegetables in a home garden or small plot for household use.

Definition in Spanish

Persona dedicada al cuidado y la mejora de jardines y áreas ajardinadas, encargada de plantar, podar, regar y mantener la estética del espacio.

Word origin

The term combines jardín 'garden' with the suffix -ero that marks an agent or occupation, and jardín traces back to Old French jardin.

Usage tips

  • Note that jardinera can also mean a planter or flower box, so context determines whether it names a woman gardener or a container.

Other meanings

  • landscapernoun
  • groundskeepernoun

Related words

  • jardineríagardeningnoun

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