Noun
/trɪɡo/
The word "trigo" refers to a type of cereal grain that is one of the most widely cultivated crops in the world, primarily used for making flour, bread, pasta, and other food products. In Spanish, "trigo" is commonly used both in oral and written contexts, with high frequency in agricultural and culinary discussions. It can also have metaphorical uses in idiomatic expressions, representing concepts of nourishment or fertility.
El trigo es un ingrediente esencial en la fabricación del pan.
Wheat is an essential ingredient in bread making.
Muchos agricultores están preocupados por la cosecha de trigo este año.
Many farmers are worried about this year's wheat harvest.
La harina de trigo es utilizada para hacer pastas y repostería.
Wheat flour is used to make pasta and pastries.
The word "trigo" is frequently found in various idiomatic expressions in Spanish, often conveying deeper meanings beyond its literal definition. Here are some notable expressions:
"Trigo limpio"
This phrase means "clean wheat" and is used to refer to someone or something that is honest or straightforward.
No me gusta tratar con personas que no tienen trigo limpio.
I don’t like dealing with people who aren’t honest.
"Cosechar trigo"
This translates to "harvesting wheat" and can signify reaping rewards from one’s efforts.
Después de tanto esfuerzo, finalmente estoy cosechando trigo.
After so much effort, I’m finally reaping the rewards.
"A buen trigo, buenos trigos"
Similar to the English phrase “to good soil, good crops,” it means that good effort and conditions yield positive outcomes.
A buen trigo, buenos trigos, así que debemos cuidar nuestro proyecto.
To good soil, good crops, so we must take care of our project.
The word "trigo" comes from the Latin word "triticum," which also means wheat. The transformation over time from Latin into Spanish reflects the agricultural significance of this grain in both historical and cultural contexts.
Synonyms: - Cereal - Grano
Antonyms: - (There are no direct antonyms for "trigo," as it is a specific type of grain.)
In a broader context, any type of non-cereal food could be considered an antonym, though they do not function as direct opposites.