abono verde
/abono beɾde/from spelling rules
Green manure in Spanish is abono verde.
Abono verde refers to a crop that is ploughed into the soil to improve its fertility.
Meaning: a crop that is ploughed into the soil to improve its fertility (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of abono (fertilizer/manure) and verde (green).
How do you pronounce it?
/abono beɾde/
Did you know?
- While abono means 'manure' or 'fertilizer' in a farming context, it is also the common Spanish word for a 'season ticket' or a 'subscription' to a service.
- The word abono shares a surprising etymological root with the English word 'vouch', stemming from the Old French verb 'abonner' which meant to guarantee or subscribe.
- In certain Latin American dialects, the term for manure or organic fertilizer can vary from abono to estiércol, the latter often carrying a more pungent, literal connotation of animal waste.
Examples in context
- Estoy utilizando abono verde para mejorar la calidad de mi suelo.I'm using green manure to improve the quality of my soil.
- En mi huerta, aplico fertilizante verde para enriquecer la tierra.In my vegetable garden, I apply green fertilizer to enrich the soil.
- El abono verde ayuda a mejorar la estructura del suelo.Green manure helps to improve soil structure.
- El abono verde mejora la calidad del suelo.Green manure improves the quality of the soil.
- Debemos sembrar abono verde en este campo.We must plant green manure in this field.
- El uso de abono verde es muy efectivo.The use of green manure is very effective.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing their organic farming plans.
- Daniel¿Vas a usar abono verde este año, María?Are you going to use green manure this year, María?
- MaríaSí, Daniel, es mejor para la tierra.Yes, Daniel, it is better for the land.
- DanielEs una buena idea para el cultivo.It is a good idea for the crop.
- MaríaTotalmente, ayuda a la fertilidad natural.Totally, it helps with natural fertility.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries abono, verde, CC BY-SA 4.0.
