pradera

prah-deh-rah/pɾaˈðeɾa/

“pradera” means “meadow” in Spanish (a field of grass and wildflowers).

meadow

Also: prairie, grassland

Las vacas pastan en la pradera verde.

The cows are grazing in the green meadow.

Corrimos por la pradera llena de flores silvestres.

We ran through the meadow full of wildflowers.

La vasta pradera se extendía hasta el horizonte.

The vast prairie stretched to the horizon.

Words that translate to "pradera" in Spanish:

Question 1 of 3

Which of these animals is most likely to live in a 'pradera'?

👥 Word Family▼

prado(field/small meadow) — Noun

praderío(expanse of meadows) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'pratum', meaning meadow. The ending '-era' was added over time to describe a larger area or a collection of these spaces.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: prateriaFrench: prairie

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Is 'pradera' used for a lawn in a backyard?

Not really. For a backyard lawn, Spanish speakers usually use 'césped' or 'jardín'. 'Pradera' implies a much larger, natural area.

Does it only mean 'meadow'?

It can also be translated as 'prairie' or 'grassland', especially when talking about geography or the environment.

Is it a common word?

You might not say it every day at the grocery store, but you will see it very often in books, movies, and when talking about nature.