césped
“césped” means “grass” in Spanish (as a covering or material).
grass, lawn
Also: turf
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El niño corrió descalzo sobre el césped recién cortado.
A2The child ran barefoot over the freshly cut grass.
Necesitamos comprar una máquina para cortar el césped del jardín.
B1We need to buy a machine to mow the lawn in the garden.
El jardinero riega el césped cada mañana para que se mantenga verde.
B1The gardener waters the lawn every morning so that it stays green.
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Words that translate to "césped" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: césped
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Which sentence correctly uses 'césped' to refer to a well-kept lawn?
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The word comes from the Latin term *caespes*, which meant 'turf' or 'sod' (a piece of ground with grass growing on it).
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'césped' the same as 'pasto'?
They often mean the same thing ('grass' or 'lawn'), but 'pasto' is far more common in many Latin American countries, whereas 'césped' is standard across Spain and also widely understood everywhere. 'Pasto' can also refer to grass grown for animals to eat (fodder).