centro de jardinería
/θentɾo de xaɾdineɾia/from spelling rules
The English phrase garden center is translated into Spanish as centro de jardinería.
The term centro de jardinería describes a retail business specializing in plants, garden tools and landscaping supplies.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of centro (center), de (of) and jardinería (gardening/the art of gardening).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and parts of Latin America, vivero is used to refer to a garden center. While centro de jardinería is a direct translation, the word vivero is often used more frequently in Spanish-speaking countries to refer to a place where plants are sold.
How do you pronounce it?
/θentɾo de xaɾdineɾia/
Did you know?
- The word centro shares an ancient root with the English word 'center', tracing back to a Greek word meaning 'a sharp point' or 'to sting'.
- The suffix -ería in jardinería is a common way in Spanish to denote a place of business or a shop, such as in panadería for a bakery.
- The word vivero is the preferred term in many Spanish-speaking countries, but it literally translates to 'vivarium' or a place for living things.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un centro de jardinería?Where can I find a garden center?
- El centro de jardinería está muy cerca de aquí.The garden center is very close to here.
- Hay muchas plantas bonitas en ese centro de jardinería.There are many beautiful plants in that garden center.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are planning their weekend activities.
- Mateo¿Quieres ir al centro de jardinería mañana?Do you want to go to the garden center tomorrow?
- MaríaSí, me gustaría comprar algunas flores nuevas.Yes, I would like to buy some new flowers.
- MateoPerfecto, yo llevaré el coche.Perfect, I will drive the car.
- MaríaGracias, Mateo, nos vemos mañana.Thanks, Mateo, see you tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries centro, de, jardinería, CC BY-SA 4.0.
