How to Say “Mulch” in Spanish

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mantillo
/manˈtiʝo/masculine
The English word "mulch" is translated into Spanish as mantillo.
The term refers to shredded matter for covering the soil.
Meaning: shredded matter for covering the soil (noun)

Which one should you use?

Cobertura vegetal is a formal synonym for mulch.

Related words

Apply mulch (verb): cubrir con capote, cubrir con manitllo, abonar.

Turn into mulch (verb): cubrir con aserraduras.

How does it change in a sentence?

Mantillo is a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce it?

/manˈtiʝo/

Did you know?

  • While mantillo is the technical term, some Spanish speakers use acolchado, which comes from the word colchón meaning 'mattress'. This describes mulch as a 'cushion' for the earth.
  • The word mantillo is a diminutive of manto, which means 'cloak' or 'mantle'. Literally, mulch is described as a 'little cloak' that protects the soil.
  • The diminutive suffix -illo in mantillo is so common in Spanish that it can create entirely new nouns that have nothing to do with the size of the original object.

Examples in context

  • El mantillo es esencial para mantener la humedad del suelo en los jardines.
    The mulch is essential to maintain the soil moisture in the gardens.
  • Como mi jardín es ecológico, utilizo cubierta orgánica para proteger el suelo y conservar la humedad.
    Since my garden is ecological, I use organic mulch to protect the soil and conserve moisture.
  • ¿Sabes dónde puedo conseguir mantillo orgánico para mi huerto?
    Do you know where I can get organic mulch for my vegetable garden?
  • Es importante aplicar el acolchado alrededor de las plantas para protegerlas del frío.
    It is important to apply the mulch around the plants to protect them from the cold.
  • El mantillo ayuda a mantener la humedad.
    The mulch helps to maintain moisture.
  • Necesito comprar un poco de mantillo para las plantas.
    I need to buy some mulch for the plants.
  • Puse mantillo nuevo sobre el jardín.
    I put new mulch over the garden.

Example conversation

Javier and María are in the garden preparing the flower beds.

  1. Javier

    ¿Tienes el mantillo para el rosal?
    Do you have the mulch for the rose bush?
  2. María

    Sí, lo tengo en el coche, Javier.
    Yes, I have it in the car, Javier.
  3. Javier

    Perfecto, vamos a extenderlo pronto.
    Perfect, let's spread it soon.
  4. María

    De acuerdo, el jardín quedará muy bien.
    Alright, the garden will look great.

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