jardinero

/har-dee-NEH-roh/

gardener

A person wearing a sun hat and overalls kneeling in a garden, planting a small green sprout into the soil.

A 'jardinero' is a person who cares for plants and gardens.

jardinero(noun)

mA2

gardener

a person who tends plants and yards

Also:

groundskeeper

someone looking after the grounds of a large estate or park

📝 In Action

El jardinero viene todos los martes para podar los rosales.

The gardener comes every Tuesday to prune the rose bushes.

Mi abuelo era un jardinero experto y tenía un huerto precioso.

My grandfather was an expert gardener and had a beautiful vegetable garden.

Word Connections

Synonyms

hortelano (vegetable gardener)

Common Collocations

jardinero paisajista – landscape gardener
herramientas de jardinero – gardener's tools

💡 Grammar Points

Identifying the Job

In Spanish, the ending '-ero' is often added to a noun to describe the person who works with that thing. Here, 'jardín' (garden) becomes 'jardinero' (gardener).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the wrong gender

Mistake: "El jardinero es María."

Correction: La jardinera es María.

⭐ Usage Tips

Professional vs. Hobbyist

While 'jardinero' usually refers to a professional, you can also use it to describe someone who is very dedicated to their own garden as a hobby.

A baseball player wearing a uniform and a glove, standing on a wide green grass field under a blue sky.

In sports, a 'jardinero' refers to an outfielder on a baseball team.

jardinero(noun)

mB2

outfielder

a baseball player position

Also:

fielder

general term for players in the field

📝 In Action

El jardinero atrapó la pelota justo antes de que tocara el suelo.

The outfielder caught the ball just before it hit the ground.

Necesitamos un jardinero veloz para cubrir el jardín central.

We need a fast outfielder to cover center field.

Word Connections

Synonyms

exterior (outfielder (more formal))

Common Collocations

jardinero central – center fielder
jardinero izquierdo – left fielder
jardinero derecho – right fielder

💡 Grammar Points

Sports Metaphors

In Spanish baseball terminology, the outfield is called 'el jardín' (the garden), so the players there are naturally 'jardineros'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: jardinero

Question 1 of 1

If you are watching a baseball game and a player catches a long fly ball in the deep grass, what position are they playing?

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Word Family

jardín(garden) - noun

jardinería(gardening) - noun

ajardinar(to landscape/to plant a garden) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'jardinero' for someone who only cuts grass?

Yes, but often a person who only mows lawns is specifically called a 'cortacésped' or simply a 'mozo' in some regions, though 'jardinero' is a perfectly acceptable general term.

Is 'jardinero' used for indoor plants too?

Usually, 'jardinero' implies working in an outdoor garden. Someone caring for indoor plants might just be called a 'cuidador de plantas'.