tomatera - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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tomatera (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

The word tomatera is a noun in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

The phonetic transcription of tomatera in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /tomaˈteɾa/.

Translation Options into English

The word tomatera can be translated into English as: - Tomato plant - Tomato bush

Meaning and Usage

In Spanish, tomatera refers to a plant that produces tomatoes. It is commonly used in gardening or agricultural contexts, particularly in discussions about cultivation and plant care. The term is relatively straightforward and is not considered particularly formal, so it is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, especially among people who are interested in gardening or cooking.

Example Sentences

  1. La tomatera en mi jardín está dando muchos frutos este año.
    The tomato plant in my garden is yielding a lot of fruit this year.

  2. Necesito comprar tierra para plantar una tomatera.
    I need to buy soil to plant a tomato plant.

  3. La tomatera requiere mucha luz solar para crecer adecuadamente.
    The tomato plant requires a lot of sunlight to grow properly.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word tomatera is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions; however, there are some expressions that may reference tomatoes in general. Here are a few examples:

  1. “Estar como un tomate.”
    To be like a tomato. (Used to describe someone who is blushing.)
    Ella se puso roja como un tomate cuando le dijeron el cumplido.
    She turned as red as a tomato when she received the compliment.

  2. “Tomar el toro por los cuernos.”
    To take the bull by the horns. (To confront a difficult situation directly.)
    Es hora de tomar el toro por los cuernos y hablar con el jefe sobre el proyecto.
    It's time to take the bull by the horns and talk to the boss about the project.

  3. “Sacar tomates.”
    To pull out tomatoes. (Figuratively, it refers to dealing with issues directly.)
    No te quedes callado, ¡es hora de sacar tomates y resolver esto!
    Don't stay silent; it's time to pull out tomatoes and solve this!

Etymology

The word tomatera is derived from tomate, which comes from the Nahuatl word tomatl, referring to the fruit we know as the tomato. The suffix -era in Spanish often denotes a place or a function related to the root word, thus producing a term that means “place where tomatoes grow” or “a plant that produces tomatoes.”

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Planta de tomate (tomato plant) - Tomateros (often used in plural form in the context of places where tomatoes are cultivated)

Antonyms: - No hay antónimos directos, ya que es un término específico que describe una variedad de planta. (There are no direct antonyms, as it is a specific term describing a variety of plant.)



23-07-2024