topiarios
/topjaɾjos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'topiaries' is translated into Spanish as topiarios.
The term refers to plants or shrubs that have been clipped and trained into ornamental shapes.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term topiarios is used to refer to topiaries.
How does it change in a sentence?
topiarios is a masculine plural noun. The singular form of the noun is topiario. Additionally, the art of creating these shapes is referred to as arte topiario.
How do you pronounce it?
/topjaɾjos/
Did you know?
- Spanish Renaissance gardens used specific geometric topiarios to symbolize the concept of human control over the natural world.
- While topiarios describes the plants, Spanish speakers often use the word escultura vegetal to emphasize that the plant is a piece of art rather than just a shrub.
- Spanish garden terminology often distinguishes between poda for general pruning and modelado for the artistic shaping involved in topiarios.
Examples in context
- Admiro las esculturas vegetales en este hermoso jardín.I admire the topiaries in this beautiful garden.
- Estos arbolitos recortados dan un toque encantador al paisaje.These trimmed little trees add a charming touch to the landscape.
- Ella diseñó unos topiarios con forma de conejo.She designed some rabbit-shaped topiaries.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are walking through a botanical garden.
- AlejandroMira esos topiarios, son increíbles.Look at those topiaries, they are incredible.
- MaríaTienes razón, el trabajo es muy preciso.You are right, the work is very precise.
- Alejandro¿Crees que podamos hacer topiarios en casa?Do you think we could make topiaries at home?
- MaríaSí, pero requieren mucha paciencia, Alejandro.Yes, but they require a lot of patience, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
