noun
huerta
Huerta (noun) means a fertile, irrigated agricultural region, especially in southeastern Spain. Example: “The huerta around Valencia produces much of Spain's citrus fruit.”
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A fertile, irrigated agricultural region, especially in southeastern Spain.
"The huerta around Valencia produces much of Spain's citrus fruit."
How to use huerta
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA term for fertile, well-irrigated farmland, mostly used when describing parts of Spain.
When to use it
A specialist/geographic term, rarely used outside discussions of Spanish agriculture or geography.
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The _____ around Valencia produces much of Spain's citrus fruit.
Etymology
Borrowed directly from Spanish huerta, meaning "orchard" or "vegetable garden."
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What does “huerta” mean?
The word “huerta” means a fertile, irrigated agricultural region, especially in southeastern Spain. In plain terms, a term for fertile, well-irrigated farmland, mostly used when describing parts of Spain.
How do you use “huerta” in a sentence?
Here is “huerta” used in a sentence: “The huerta around Valencia produces much of Spain's citrus fruit.”
What part of speech is “huerta”?
“Huerta” is a noun.
Where does the word “huerta” come from?
The word “huerta” comes from Spanish. Borrowed directly from Spanish huerta, meaning "orchard" or "vegetable garden.".
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