Spanish Conversation · Level 83
59 words
Spanish word
maceta
Pronunciation
IPA/maˈθeta/
Meaning
- feminine nounplant pot
Example
La maceta está en el balcón.
The plant pot is on the balcony.
More examples
La maceta de plástico es más ligera para moverla.
The plastic plant pot is lighter to move.
Core concept
Portable decorative container holding soil for a single potted plant.
Common phrases
maceta de plástico
plastic plant pot
maceta para interior
indoor plant pot
maceta pequeña
small plant pot
Similar words
macetero: Holds soil and plants in a relatively large planter for outdoor or indoor placement.
tiesto: Holds a small plant in a compact round or deep pot often kept on window sills.
Definition in Spanish
Recipiente portátil que contiene tierra para cultivar plantas y que sirve también para decorar balcones, terrazas o interiores.
Word origin
From a Romance diminutive formation with the suffix -eta, related to Catalan maçeta and originally meaning a small vessel for soil and plants.
Usage tips
- Frequently used with verbs of placement and prepositions such as en or sobre to indicate where the pot sits.
Other meanings
- planternoun
Related words
- maceteroplant pot holdernoun
- macetillasmall plant potnoun