How to Say "to seed" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to seed” is “sembrar” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Es el momento perfecto para sembrar las semillas de tomate.
It is the perfect time to sow the tomato seeds.
Los agricultores siembran el trigo en otoño.
The farmers plant the wheat in autumn.
Si siembras ahora, cosecharás en unos meses.
If you sow now, you will harvest in a few months.
The 'Boot' Verb Pattern
This verb is a 'stem-changer.' The 'e' in the middle changes to 'ie' in all present forms EXCEPT for 'we' (nosotros) and 'you all' (vosotros). Imagine a boot shape on the conjugation chart covering the forms that change.
Sowing vs. Planting
Use 'sembrar' specifically for seeds. Use 'plantar' for when you are putting a small plant, a sapling, or a tree into the ground.
Forgetting the 'ie'
Mistake: “Yo sembro las flores.”
Correction: Say 'Yo siembro las flores.' The 'e' changes to 'ie' when you stress that part of the word.
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