hidropónico
/idɾoponiko/from spelling rules
The English word hydroponic is translated into Spanish as hidropónico.
The term is an adjective pertaining to or grown using hydroponics.
Meaning: pertaining to or grown using hydroponics (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The prefix hidro- is derived from the Greek word for water, mirroring the English prefix 'hydro-'.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the word must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use the feminine form hidropónica for feminine nouns like agricultura. Use the masculine plural form hidropónicos when modifying masculine plural nouns such as sistemas. Use the feminine plural form hidropónicas when modifying feminine plural nouns such as plantas.
How do you pronounce it?
/idɾoponiko/
Did you know?
- The Greek root pónos inside hidropónico originally meant 'labor' or 'work'. This implies that hydroponics is literally 'water-work'.
- Spanish uses hidropónico for both soil-less water systems and aeroponics in casual conversation, though aeropónico exists for technical precision.
- In many Spanish-speaking agricultural sectors, you might hear the term cultivo sin suelo (soil-less cultivation) used as a common synonym for 'hydroponic' systems.
Examples in context
- La técnica hidropónica es cada vez más popular en la agricultura modernaHydroponic technique is becoming increasingly popular in modern agriculture
- El cultivo hidropónico es una opción sustentable para el futuroHydroponic cultivation is a sustainable option for the future
- El cultivo sin tierra ofrece varias ventajas en términos de ahorro de aguaSoilless cultivation offers several advantages in terms of water savings
- La agricultura hidropónica es una forma innovadora de cultivar plantasHydroponic agriculture is an innovative way of growing plants
- Recuerda que la jardinería hidropónica puede ser una gran opción para cultivar vegetales frescos en espacios reducidosRemember that hydroponic gardening can be a great option to grow fresh vegetables in small spaces
- Este es un cultivo hidropónico.This is a hydroponic crop.
- El sistema hidropónico es muy eficiente.The hydroponic system is very efficient.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are visiting a modern farm.
- SofíaMira Daniel, todo este cultivo es hidropónico.Look Daniel, all this crop is hydroponic.
- DanielEs increíble, no usan tierra para plantar.It's incredible, they don't use soil to plant.
- SofíaSí, el método hidropónico es muy eficiente.Yes, the hydroponic method is very efficient.
- DanielQuiero instalar uno en mi casa.I want to install one in my house.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hidropónico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
