jardinero
/xaɾdiˈneɾo/masculine
The Spanish word for gardener is jardinero. Wiktionary also lists jardinera.
Meaning: one who gardens (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| jardinero | /xaɾdiˈneɾo/ | masculine |
| jardinera | /xaɾdiˈneɾa/ | feminine |
The term is used to describe someone who gardens. For professional contexts involving the design and creation of gardens, you may encounter the more formal terms paisajista for a landscaper or jardinero paisajista for a professional gardener-landscaper specializing in aesthetic garden maintenance.
How does it change in a sentence?
jardinero is the masculine form, which is used for a male gardener or as a generic term for a group of gardeners. jardinera is the feminine form, used specifically for a female gardener.
How do you pronounce it?
/xaɾdiˈneɾo/
Did you know?
- While jardinero refers to a person, the word jardinera also means a window box or a large flower pot.
- The word jardinero shares an ancient linguistic lineage with the English word 'garden', as both trace back to the same roots.
- The suffix -ero used in jardinero can also denote someone who carries or sells a specific object, such as a panadero who deals with bread.
Examples in context
- Soy Tom, el jardinero.I'm Tom, the gardener.This sentence is useful for introducing yourself as the jardinero.Tatoeba #9741594 by Shishir, translation #9672348 by shekitten
- El jardinero era el asesino.The gardener was the murderer.This sentence uses the jardinero to identify a subject in a narrative.Tatoeba #2671465 by Shishir, translation #3779947 by Eldad
- El cuchillo le pertenece al jardinero.The knife belongs to the gardener.This sentence shows the use of jardinero to indicate possession.Tatoeba #1207438 by marcelostockle, translation #748390 by Dejo
- El jardinero profesional viene dos veces al mes a mantener el jardín.The professional gardener comes twice a month to maintain the garden.
- Contraté a un jardinero paisajista para transformar mi patio en un hermoso paraíso verde.I hired a gardener-landscaper to transform my patio into a beautiful green paradise.
- Mi vecino es jardinero y tiene un jardín hermoso.My neighbor is a gardener, and he has a beautiful garden.
- Hoy vi a José trabajando en su huerto. Es un buen jardinero.Today, I saw José working in his orchard. He's a good gardener.
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are looking at their backyard.
- ElenaNecesitamos contratar a un jardinero.We need to hire a gardener.
- DanielTengo un jardinero muy bueno.I have a very good gardener.
- Elena¿Daniel, puedes llamarlo mañana?Daniel, can you call him tomorrow?
- DanielSí, yo hablo con el jardinero.Yes, I will talk to the gardener.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gardener” translations and entries jardinero, jardinera, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jardinero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
