tierra de diatomeas
/tjera de djatomeas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "diatomaceous earth" is tierra de diatomeas in Spanish.
tierra de diatomeas refers to the soil consisting of siliceous diatom remains.
Meaning: soil consisting of siliceous diatom remains (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tierra (earth/soil), de (of) and diatomeas (diatoms).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase tierra de diatomeas is commonly employed. In Spain, the phrase tierra diatomácea is commonly employed.
Did you know?
- The word tierra shares an ancient root with the English word 'dry', stemming from the Proto-Indo-European root *ters-.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, tierra is also used in the phrase poner los pies en tierra to mean being realistic.
- The term diatomeas shares its Greek root with the English word 'diatom', meaning 'cut in two'.
Examples in context
- La tierra de diatomeas es ampliamente utilizada en el campo de la agricultura.Diatomaceous earth is widely used in the field of agriculture.
- La tierra de diatomeas es buena para las plantas.Diatomaceous earth is good for plants.
- Necesito comprar un poco de tierra de diatomeas.I need to buy some diatomaceous earth.
- Usa la tierra de diatomeas para eliminar los insectos.Use diatomaceous earth to eliminate insects.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are in a garden supply store.
- Sofía¿Venden tierra de diatomeas aquí?Do you sell diatomaceous earth here?
- DanielSí, la tenemos en el pasillo de jardín.Yes, we have it in the garden aisle.
- SofíaDaniel, mira, está en la estantería de abajo.Daniel, look, it is on the bottom shelf.
- DanielPerfecto, tomemos un paquete para el huerto.Perfect, let's take a package for the vegetable garden.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, tierra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
