viña

vee-nyah/ˈbi.ɲa/

“viña” means “vineyard” in Spanish (a plantation of grapevines).

vineyard

Also: grapevine

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Chile

A lush green vineyard with rows of grapevines under a bright blue sky.

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Mi abuelo tiene una pequeña viña en el campo.

My grandfather has a small vineyard in the countryside.

Las viñas de esta región producen las mejores uvas para el vino tinto.

The vineyards in this region produce the best grapes for red wine.

Tras la vendimia, la viña queda en silencio esperando el invierno.

After the grape harvest, the vineyard remains silent waiting for winter.

Word Connections

Synonyms

viñedo (vineyard (more common for large estates))
majuelo (newly planted vineyard)

Common Collocations

cultivar una viña – to cultivate a vineyard
viña virgen – Virginia creeper (a type of climbing plant)

Idioms & Expressions

De todo hay en la viña del Señor – It takes all sorts to make a world / There is a bit of everything in the world

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Words that translate to "viña" in Spanish:

grapevine→vineyard→

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Quick Quiz: viña

Question 1 of 3

If you are walking through a 'viña', what are you most likely to see?

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👥 Word Family▼

viñedo(vineyard) — Noun

viñador(vine-grower) — Noun

vinícola(wine-producing) — Adjective

vino(wine) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

niñapiñariña

📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Latin word 'vinea,' which means 'vineyard' or 'vine.' It shares the same root as the word for wine ('vinum').

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: vinhaItalian: vignaFrench: vigne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'viña' the same as 'vid'?

Not exactly. 'Vid' is the name of the specific plant (the grapevine), while 'viña' is the land or plantation where many of these plants are grown together.

Why is 'Viña del Mar' a famous place name?

Viña del Mar is a famous city in Chile. Its name literally means 'Vineyard of the Sea,' referring to the historic vineyards that used to be in that coastal area.

Can I use 'viña' to talk about grapes I buy at the supermarket?

No. You buy 'uvas' (grapes). You only use 'viña' to talk about the farm or the location where they grow.