Spanish Conversation · Level 16
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Spanish word
tierra
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtjera/
Meaning
- feminine nounland
Example
¿De quién es esta tierra?
Whose land is this?
More examples
Compraron una parcela de tierra para construir una casa.
They bought a plot of land to build a house.
Core concept
A private plot of ground designated for cultivation or construction.
Common phrases
parcela de tierra
plot of land
tierra cultivable
arable land
propietario de la tierra
landowner
Similar words
terreno: Land parcel planned for construction of a building or installation.
suelo: Earth's surface or ground material: the soil and surface layer underfoot.
parcela: A modest-sized lot divided for sale or private use.
campo: Extensive agricultural land made up of fields for farming or pasture.
Definition in Spanish
Porción de terreno que pertenece a una persona o se usa para cultivo, construcción u otros fines; el suelo considerado como propiedad.
Word origin
Derived from Latin terra 'earth' via Vulgar Latin and Old Spanish, giving modern Spanish tierra the meaning of a plot of land under ownership or use.
Usage tips
- Common in legal and everyday talk about ownership; avoid translating English 'land' too loosely because Spanish speakers often prefer terreno for a specific lot and suelo for surface or soil.