Spanish Conversation · Level 32
90 words
Spanish word
riego
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈrjeɣo/
Meaning
- masculine nounwatering
Example
El riego de las plantas es necesario en verano.
Watering the plants is necessary in summer.
More examples
Programamos el riego automático todas las noches.
We schedule the automatic watering every night.
Core concept
Watering a plant's roots with a watering can.
Common phrases
sistema de riego
irrigation system
riego automático
automatic watering
riego por goteo
drip irrigation
Similar words
regadera: Has a spout and handle for pouring water by hand.
manguera: Delivers water through a long flexible tube to reach gardens or pots.
Definition in Spanish
Acción de echar agua a las plantas o a la tierra para mantenerlas húmedas.
Word origin
From the verb regar 'to water', which comes from Latin rigare 'to moisten'.
Usage tips
- Spanish speakers often use the verb regar in conversation, while el riego commonly names the action or irrigation systems (for example, el riego por goteo).