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jardín

/har-DEEN/ (The 'j' sounds like the English 'h' sound)/xaɾˈðin/

“jardín” means “garden” in Spanish (An area of ground used for growing flowers, vegetables, or relaxation.).

garden

Also: yard, preschool
NounmA1
Mexico / Central America
A tranquil garden scene featuring blooming colorful flowers, green shrubs, and a small winding stone path under a bright blue sky.

📝 In Action

Mi abuela pasa todo el día cuidando su jardín de rosas.

A1

My grandmother spends all day looking after her rose garden.

Los niños juegan a la pelota en el jardín trasero.

A2

The children play ball in the back yard.

Visité el jardín botánico para ver las plantas tropicales.

B1

I visited the botanical garden to see the tropical plants.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • jardín botánico – botanical garden
  • jardín de infancia – kindergarten / preschool (infancy garden)
  • cuidar el jardín – to look after the garden

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: jardín

Question 1 of 1

Which English word is NOT a direct translation or related use of 'jardín'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
jardinero(gardener (m)) — Noun
jardinera(gardener (f) / planter box) — Noun
jardinería(gardening) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Old French word 'jardín,' which itself was borrowed from the Frankish (Germanic) word 'gardo' meaning 'enclosure' or 'yard.' Spanish adopted it later, highlighting an enclosed, cultivated space.

First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.

Cognates (Related words)

French: jardinItalian: giardinoEnglish: garden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'jardín de infancia' used for preschool?

Literally translating to 'garden of infancy,' this term reflects the idea of a preschool as a safe, nourishing, and structured place where young children (infants) can grow and bloom, just like plants in a garden.

Is 'patio' the same as 'jardín'?

Not exactly, but they are related. A 'jardín' focuses on the planted, grassy, or flowered area. A 'patio' is usually a paved, open-air area adjacent to a house, often used for sitting or dining, but many people use 'patio' and 'jardín' interchangeably to mean 'backyard.'