motivos
/motibos/from spelling rules
The English word 'grounds' can be translated into Spanish as motivos.
Meaning: area of land (noun)
Which one should you use?
The term Predios is used specifically to refer to 'grounds' or land in a formal context.
How do you pronounce it?
/motibos/
Did you know?
- If you want to refer to coffee 'grounds', you should never use motivos, but instead use posos or borras.
- While motivos covers the concept of 'grounds' as 'reasons', it is also the standard word for 'motifs' in art and design.
- Spanish uses the word fundamento when 'grounds' refers to the theoretical basis of a philosophy or a scientific law. This distinguishes a logical foundation from a specific motivo used in a debate.
Examples in context
- El terreno de la finca se extiende por varios kilómetros cuadrados.The grounds of the estate extend for several square kilometers.
- Se vendieron los predios donde se construirá el nuevo edificio administrativo.The grounds where the new administrative building will be constructed were sold.
- Vamos a jugar fútbol en el terreno.We are going to play soccer on the grounds.
- Los niños están jugando en el campo.The children are playing on the grounds.
- La parcela de esta casa es bastante amplia.The grounds of this house are quite spacious.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are visiting a large estate.
- DanielMira los motivos de esta casa.Look at the grounds of this house.
- LucíaSon impresionantes, Daniel.They are impressive, Daniel.
- DanielMe gustaría caminar por los motivos.I would like to walk through the grounds.
- LucíaVamos, Lucía quiere ver el jardín.Let's go, Lucía wants to see the garden.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
