jardinería
/xaɾdineˈɾia/
The English word landscaping is translated into Spanish as jardinería.
jardinería is used to refer to the general labor or the service of maintaining plants and gardens.
Meaning: the act of improving a landscape (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word jardinería is derived from jardín (garden) and refers to the practice of gardening or landscaping.
Which one should you use?
While jardinería refers to the practical act of gardening or maintenance, paisajismo is used specifically for the professional design and art of landscape architecture. Use jardinería when referring to the general labor or service of plant maintenance.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, jardinería is used as a general word for both gardening and landscaping. In Argentina, paisajismo is used to describe landscaping, as is the phrase diseño de parques y jardines. In Spain, arquitectura del paisaje is used to refer to landscaping practices.
How do you pronounce it?
/xaɾdineˈɾia/
Did you know?
- A person who performs jardinería is called a jardinero, but a professional who practices paisajismo is a paisajista, a term that also refers to a landscape painter.
- The suffix -ería in jardinería is often used in Spanish to denote a place of business or a trade, similar to how 'bakery' works in English.
- While jardinería describes the work, the word paisajismo shares a root with paisaje (landscape) and país (country), linking the art of design to the very identity of a land.
Examples in context
- El paisajismo transforma espacios exteriores en lugares hermosos y funcionalesLandscaping transforms outdoor spaces into beautiful and functional places
- La jardinería paisajística utiliza plantas y elementos decorativos para embellecer un áreaLandscaping gardening uses plants and decorative elements to beautify an area
- La arquitectura del paisaje se preocupa por la conservación del entorno naturalLandscape architecture is concerned with the preservation of the natural environment
- Estoy aprendiendo sobre diseño de jardines para poder mejorar mi patio traseroI'm learning about garden design to enhance my backyard
- Trabajo en el arreglo de parques y jardines de mi ciudadI work in the maintenance of parks and gardens in my city
- Me encanta el embellecimiento de exteriores, es relajante y creativoI love beautifying outdoor spaces, it's relaxing and creative
- Él trabaja en jardinería.He works in landscaping.
- La jardinería de este parque es excelente.The landscaping of this park is excellent.
- Me gusta mucho la jardinería moderna.I really like modern landscaping.
- Él estudia jardinería en la universidad.He studies landscaping at the university.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are looking at their backyard.
- JavierEl jardín se ve muy descuidado.The garden looks very neglected.
- LucíaTienes razón, necesitamos hacer jardinería.You are right, we need to do some landscaping.
- Javier¿Quieres contratar a un profesional?Do you want to hire a professional?
- LucíaSí, sería mejor para Lucía y yo.Yes, it would be better for Lucía and me.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry jardinería, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
