Spanish Conversation · Level 85
60 words
Spanish word
plantar
Pronunciation
IPA/planˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbplant
Example
¿Puedes plantar flores en el balcón?
Can you plant flowers on the balcony?
More examples
Tenemos que plantar árboles en el parque.
We have to plant trees in the park.
Core concept
Putting a young plant or tree into soil so its roots take hold.
Common phrases
plantar árboles
plant trees
plantar semillas
plant seeds
plantar en maceta
plant in a pot
Similar words
sembrar: Sows seeds in soil so they germinate and produce seedlings.
regar: Gives water to plants to prevent drying and keep them alive.
cuidar: Tends plants with pruning, feeding, and regular attention to keep them healthy.
cultivar: Raises and manages plants to encourage growth and prepare for harvest.
Definition in Spanish
Introducir en el suelo una planta, un árbol o un esqueje para que enraíce y se establezca.
Word origin
The verb derives from Latin plantare 'to set in the ground', from planta 'young plant' or 'sprout', and originally means to cause roots to establish themselves.
Usage tips
- Watch for idiomatic uses: plantar cara means 'to confront' and plantar a alguien means 'to stand someone up', so context decides if plantar is literal or figurative.
Other meanings
- plant outverb
- stand ... upverb
Opposites
- arrancarpull upverb
- desarraigaruprootverb
Related words
- plantaciónplantingnoun
- replantarreplantverb
- plantíoplantationnoun