seed
From Old English 'sǣd', related to similar words in Germanic languages.
NOUN
(1)
[/siːd/en-US]
semilla
literal
/
grano
common
/
núcleo
technical
/
concepto no traducible
untranslatable
(The exact notion of 'seed' in a metaphorical or abstract sense may lack a direct equivalent in Spanish.)
The small, usually hard, reproductive part of a plant, from which a new plant can grow. It can also refer to the beginning or source of something, like an idea or a feeling.
| plural |
|---|
| seeds |
- She planted a seed in the pot and hoped it would grow into a beautiful flower. — A small object that will grow into a plant.
- The birds love to eat sunflower seeds from the feeder. — Edible seeds.
- His inspiring speech planted the seed of an idea for a new project in my mind. — The beginning of an idea or concept.
VERB
(1)
[/siːd/en-US]
sembrar
common
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plantar
common
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sow
formal
/
concepto no traducible
untranslatable
(The act of 'seeding' as a gardening technique may require additional context for a precise translation.)
To plant seeds in the ground, or to scatter them for growth. It can also mean to remove the seeds from a fruit or vegetable.
regular
| past | present_participle |
|---|---|
| seeded | seeding |
- We need to seed the entire field before the end of the month to ensure a good harvest. — To plant seeds.
- Remember to seed the bell peppers before you chop them for the stir-fry. — To remove the seeds from something.
- Scientists are trying to seed the clouds to make it rain in the drought-stricken areas. — To introduce something (like particles) into a medium to initiate a process (e.g., cloud seeding).