prados
/pɾados/from spelling rules
The English phrase "meadows" is translated into Spanish as prados.
Prados is used to refer to meadows. In formal writing, such as literature or scientific texts, you may also see the term Campiñas to denote rural, uncultivated areas.
How does it change in a sentence?
Prados is the masculine plural form of the noun. The singular form is prado.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾados/
Did you know?
- The famous museum in Madrid, the Museo del Prado, takes its name from the royal meadows that once surrounded the site.
- The word pradera is the basis for the term 'prairie' in English, making it a cognate that is very easy for English speakers to recognize.
- In Spanish literature, prados are frequently used as a metaphor for youth and innocence, often appearing in romantic poetry to symbolize a pure state of being.
Examples in context
- La gente sin sentido del humor son como prados sin flores.People with no sense of humor are like meadows with no flowers.This sentence uses prados to create a simile comparing people to meadows.Tatoeba #4733792 by cueyayotl, translation #4767062 by cairnhead
- El ganado pasta en las praderas cercanas al ríoThe livestock grazes in the meadows near the river
- El parque cuenta con extensos prados donde se puede disfrutar de un picnicThe park features vast meadows where you can enjoy a picnic
- Las campiñas del país son conocidas por su belleza naturalThe country's meadows are known for their natural beauty
- Me encanta ver los praditos llenos de flores en primaveraI love seeing the little meadows full of flowers in spring
- Explorar los prados silvestres es una experiencia relajante y rejuvenecedoraExploring wild meadows is a relaxing and rejuvenating experience
- Los prados están muy verdes este verano.The meadows are very green this summer.
- Caminamos por los prados de la montaña.We walked through the mountain meadows.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are planning a walk in the countryside.
- Daniel¿Quieres pasear por los prados hoy?Do you want to walk through the meadows today?
- LucíaSí, me encantan esos prados.Yes, I love those meadows.
- DanielTú verás que son muy bonitos.You will see that they are very beautiful.
- LucíaEntonces, vamos a caminar ahora.Then, let's go for a walk now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
