viñedo
/biˈɲedo/masculine
The English word vineyard is translated into Spanish as viñedo. Wiktionary also lists viña and bacillar.
Meaning: grape plantation (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| viñedo | /biˈɲedo/ | masculine |
| viña | /ˈbiɲa/ | feminine |
| bacillar | /baθiʝaɾ/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /basiʝaɾ/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
In Spanish, the word for a grape plantation can be expressed through several different forms. While viñedo and viña are the standard terms, the word bodega can also be used to refer to a vineyard, though it primarily translates to cellar or winery.
Which one should you use?
While both viñedo and viña mean vineyard, viñedo is more commonly used to refer to the entire plantation or the agricultural enterprise. In contrast, viña often refers to the specific plot of land or the vines themselves. The word bacillar is also a masculine form for vineyard.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun viñedo becomes viñedos in its plural form, and the feminine noun viña becomes viñas in its plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
/biˈɲedo/
Did you know?
- In Spain, the word bodega can also refer to a small grocery store, which can lead to confusion if you are discussing wine production.
- While viñedo refers to the plantation, the word viña is often used in poetic or religious contexts to represent a 'spiritual garden' or a community of believers.
- The spelling of viña relies on the 'ñ', a character that evolved from the 'nn' in the Old Spanish 'vinna' through a process of scribal shorthand.
Examples in context
- En los próximos años, esa viña dará muchas uvas.In the coming years, that vineyard will produce many grapes.This sentence shows how viña is used to discuss future grape production.Tatoeba #9709317 by JSKabylie, translation #12891214 by araneo
- En Maribor se encuentra una viña bastante vieja.In Maribor one can find a rather old vineyard.This sentence illustrates the use of viña when describing an old vineyard.Tatoeba #1221616 by FiRez, translation #1225252 by AlanF_US
- El viñedo de esta región produce excelentes vinos.The vineyard in this region produces excellent wines.
- La bodega cuenta con un viñedo propio.The winery has its own vineyard.
- Visitamos una viña tradicional en la Toscana.We visited a traditional vineyard in Tuscany.
- Vamos a visitar el parral de la finca.Let's visit the vineyard at the estate.
- El viñedo es muy grande.The vineyard is very large.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are walking through the countryside.
- Elena¿Ves aquel viñedo allá lejos?Do you see that vineyard far away?
- AlejandroSí, Elena, es muy hermoso.Yes, Elena, it is very beautiful.
- ElenaMe gustaría trabajar en ese viñedo.I would like to work in that vineyard.
- AlejandroSería un trabajo excelente para ti.It would be an excellent job for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vineyard” translations and entries viñedo, viña, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
