How to Say "cultivated" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cultivated” is “cultivado” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Este campo ya está cultivado con maíz.
This field is already cultivated with corn.
Prefiero las perlas naturales a las cultivadas.
I prefer natural pearls over cultured (farmed) ones.
Hay muchas hectáreas cultivadas en esta región.
There are many cultivated hectares in this region.
Describing Status
When describing land that is currently being worked on, use the verb 'estar' (to be) because it describes the current state of the field.
Natural vs. Cultivated
Mistake: “Using 'cultivado' for wild plants.”
Correction: Only use 'cultivado' for things humans have helped grow. For nature on its own, use 'silvestre' or 'salvaje'.
Other Meanings of “cultivado”
“cultivado” can also mean:
- the past action of farming or growing(A2)
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