tierra húmedo
wet land
The Spanish phrase 'tierra húmedo' translates to 'wet land' in English. It is often used in environmental contexts or situations where the moistness or saturation of the ground is important. It can refer to a variety of geographical features including marshes, swamps, mudflats, or any piece of land that is saturated with water.
Example sentences using: tierra húmedo
El agricultor considera la tierra húmeda perfecta para plantar semillas.
The farmer considers the moist soil perfect for planting seeds.
In this sentence, 'tierra húmeda' refers to the state of the soil suitable for planting. The direct English translation is 'moist soil', which is an ideal condition for sowing seeds because it provides necessary water to the seeds.
Puedes sentir el aroma de la tierra húmeda después de la lluvia.
You can smell the scent of the moist soil after the rain.
This sentence uses 'tierra húmeda' to describe the smell of the soil after rain. It metaphorically refers to a common experience many people have of smelling the earthy scent when it rains after a dry spell, known as Petrichor.
Los gusanos suelen aparecer en la superficie cuando la tierra está húmeda.
Worms usually appear on the surface when the soil is moist.
In this example, 'tierra húmeda' is used to describe the condition of the soil when worms typically appear on the surface. The moisture in the soil allows the worms to move more freely, which is why they tend to be more visible after rainfall or the application of water.