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vitivinícola

wine-growing, viticultural

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Origin: From Latin vitis, 'vine', + vinum, 'wine', + -cola, 'cultivator'.

Usage Note

Vitivinícola is a compound adjective covering both viticulture (grape growing) and wine production. It is invariable for gender: la industria vitivinícola, el sector vitivinícola. The standalone vinícola refers only to wine-making, while vitícola refers only to grape-growing.

Examples

"La región tiene una gran tradición vitivinícola."

Natural Translation

The region has a great wine-growing tradition.

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