plantar semillas
/plantaɾ semiʝas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "planting seeds" is translated into Spanish as plantar semillas.
This phrase describes the act of putting seeds in the ground so that plants will grow.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the infinitive verb plantar (to plant) and the noun semillas (seeds).
Which one should you use?
You can use sembrar semillas to specifically emphasize the act of sowing or scattering seeds. Additionally, cultivar semillas can be used as a more formal option.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the continuous action of planting seeds, such as in the sentence "I am planting seeds", use the gerund form plantando semillas.
How do you pronounce it?
/plantaɾ semiʝas/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you are stood up on a date, you might say you were left plantado, as if you were left stuck in the ground like a plant.
- The Spanish verb plantar comes from the Latin plantāre, which originally referred to the 'sole of the foot' or 'planting' the foot firmly on the ground.
- The verb plantar is used in Spanish to describe the act of firmly establishing something, such as plantar cara which means to stand up to someone or face a challenge.
Examples in context
- El agricultor está sembrando semillas en el campo.The farmer is planting seeds in the field.
- Vamos a echar semillas a la tierra y esperar que crezcan.Let's plant seeds and wait for them to grow.
- Voy a poner semillas en estas macetas para iniciar mi jardín.I'm going to plant seeds in these pots to start my garden.
- Me gusta plantar semillas en la primavera.I like planting seeds in the spring.
- Mañana vamos a plantar semillas de tomate.Tomorrow we are going to plant tomato seeds.
- Plantar semillas requiere mucha paciencia.Planting seeds requires a lot of patience.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are in their garden during the weekend.
- Elena¿Qué vas a hacer hoy, Daniel?What are you going to do today, Daniel?
- DanielVoy a plantar semillas en el huerto.I am going to plant seeds in the vegetable garden.
- Elena¡Qué bien! Yo te ayudo con eso.That's great! I will help you with that.
- DanielGracias, Elena, eres muy amable.Thanks, Elena, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries plantar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
