compost
/komˈpost/masculine
The English phrase 'compost' is translated into Spanish as compost.
compost refers to the actual material, which is the decayed remains of organic matter. To describe the actual process of making this material, use the word compostaje.
Meaning: decayed remains of organic matter (noun)
Which one should you use?
Use compost when you are talking about the substance itself. If you are referring to the action or the process of composting, use compostaje. Additionally, El Compostaje can be used as a formal way to refer to the process of composting.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
compost is a masculine noun, so it is preceded by the masculine article el when saying el compost (the compost).
How do you pronounce it?
/komˈpost/
Did you know?
- Many Spanish speakers use abono for compost, a word that literally translates to 'nourishment' or 'food' for the soil.
- In many parts of Latin America, you will hear people use the feminine noun composta instead of the masculine compost to refer to the material.
- The word compost in Spanish is a loanword from French, which is why it sounds so similar to the English version, whereas many other agricultural terms are purely Latin-derived.
Examples in context
- ¿Has probado utilizar el compost en tu huerto?Have you tried using compost in your garden?
- En México, se usa mucho el término 'compost' para referirse a la composta.In Mexico, the term 'compost' is often used to refer to compost.
- ¿Cuál es el término más común que utilizan en tu país para hablar de compost?What is the most common term used in your country to talk about compost?
- El compost es rico en nutrientes.The compost is rich in nutrients.
- Necesitamos más compost para el jardín.We need more compost for the garden.
- Añadí el compost a las plantas.I added the compost to the plants.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are in their backyard working on the garden.
- Javier¿Dónde pusiste el compost, Sofía?Where did you put the compost, Sofía?
- SofíaEstá cerca de los tomates.It is near the tomatoes.
- JavierPerfecto, usaré ese compost ahora.Perfect, I will use that compost now.
- SofíaBuen trabajo, Javier.Good job, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “compost” translations and entries compost, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
