terreno

land

noun teh-RREH-noh Less Common

Origin: From Latin terrenum ('of earth'), from terra ('earth').

Also means

terrain, field

Usage Note

Terreno refers to a plot of land, terrain, or ground. It is used both literally (comprar un terreno = 'to buy a plot of land') and figuratively (ganar terreno = 'to gain ground'). The phrase sobre el terreno means 'on the ground/in the field'. Do not confuse with tierra ('earth, soil, homeland'), which is broader and more emotional in register.

Examples

"Compraron un terreno para construir la casa."

Natural Translation

They bought a plot of land to build the house.

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