tierras
/tee-EH-rrahs/
lands
Tierras means lands or properties, often depicted as clearly defined areas of ground.
tierras(noun)
lands
?areas of ground, often property
,territories
?regions or dominions
holdings
?property or estates
📝 In Action
El duque poseía las tierras más fértiles de la región.
B1The duke owned the most fertile lands in the region.
Viajaremos a tierras lejanas el próximo verano.
B2We will travel to distant territories next summer.
Las tierras de cultivo fueron divididas entre los herederos.
B1The farming lands were divided among the heirs.
💡 Grammar Points
Plurality of Area
When referring to multiple distinct plots of land or large geographical regions, use the plural 'tierras'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Singular/Plural
Mistake: "Using 'tierra' when talking about several plots of property."
Correction: Use 'tierras' (plural) when you mean countable plots of land or specific regions.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Common
'Tierras' often carries a slightly more formal or historical weight than just saying 'lugares' (places) or 'propiedades' (properties).
The word 'tierras' can also refer to different types of soils or earth, like the various piles shown here.
📝 In Action
Las diferentes tierras requieren distintos fertilizantes.
B2The different soils require different fertilizers.
Analizamos las tierras para ver si eran aptas para la uva.
C1We analyzed the soils to see if they were suitable for grapes.
💡 Grammar Points
Countable Earth
While 'tierra' (singular) usually means 'earth/dirt' generally (like water or sugar), 'tierras' (plural) is used when talking about specific varieties or compositions of soil.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use 'Suelos' for Floors
Use 'suelos' when talking about the floor inside a building or the ground beneath your feet. Use 'tierras' when talking about the composition of the earth for farming or geology.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: tierras
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'tierras' to refer to owned property?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'tierra' and 'tierras'?
'Tierra' (singular) is used for the planet Earth, generic soil/dirt (uncountable), or a single country/homeland. 'Tierras' (plural) is used for specific, countable plots of land (property) or when referring to different types of soil (e.g., 'the various soils of the region').
Can 'tierras' refer to a whole country?
Yes, but usually in a poetic or formal way, meaning 'lands' or 'domains.' For example, 'Las tierras de España' (The lands of Spain).