vivero
/biˈbeɾo/
In Spanish, the phrase "plant nursery" is translated as vivero.
The term vivero refers specifically to a place where plants are grown and sold to customers. Unlike the English word "nursery", which can refer to a room for children or a childcare facility, vivero is used only for plants.
What does it mean word for word?
The word vivero is derived from the verb vivir (to live), meaning it literally implies a place where things are kept alive.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term Centro de jardinería is used to refer to a plant nursery.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of vivero is viveros.
How do you pronounce it?
/biˈbeɾo/
Did you know?
- A vivero can also refer to a 'hatchery' for fish or animals in certain contexts, because the core idea is a place where life is nurtured.
- If you are in a Spanish-speaking country and ask for a guardería thinking it is a plant nursery, you will accidentally ask for a place that looks after toddlers.
- The word vivero shares a root with the English word 'vivarium', which refers to an enclosure for keeping live animals for observation.
Examples in context
- El vivero tiene muchas flores hermosas.The plant nursery has many beautiful flowers.
- ¿Dónde está el vivero más cercano?Where is the nearest plant nursery?
- Compré este rosal en el vivero.I bought this rose bush at the plant nursery.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are talking about gardening in their backyard.
- MateoMaría, ¿necesitas más tierra para tus plantas?María, do you need more soil for your plants?
- MaríaSí, Mateo, vamos al vivero este fin de semana.Yes, Mateo, let's go to the plant nursery this weekend.
- MateoPerfecto, también quiero comprar algunas semillas.Perfect, I also want to buy some seeds.
- MaríaMe parece una excelente idea.That sounds like an excellent idea to me.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry vivero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vivero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
