vega
word
Definition
A 'vega' is a fertile lowland or plain, often near a river, where crops grow well. The word is most commonly used in Spanish-speaking regions.
Usage & Nuances
'Vega' is mainly used in geographic names or Spanish contexts. In English, it's rare outside place names. The meaning relates specifically to fertile plains, often along rivers. Not to be confused with 'vegan' (plant-based diet follower).
Spanish: vega - pradera (fértil)Portuguese (BR): vega - pradaria fértilPortuguese (PT): vega - prado fértilChinese (Simplified): 肥沃的低地 - 沃野Chinese (Traditional): 肥沃的低地 - 沃野Hindi: उपजाऊ मैदानArabic: سهل خصبBengali: উর্বর নিম্নভূমিRussian: плодородная долинаJapanese: 肥沃な川沿いの平野Vietnamese: đồng bằng màu mỡKorean: 비옥한 평야Turkish: verimli ovaUrdu: زرخیز میدانIndonesian: dataran subur
Example Sentences
The river flows through a wide vega.
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Many vegetables are grown in the vega.
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The farm is located in the heart of the vega.
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Farmers in the vega never worry about the soil being too dry.
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Have you seen the flowers in the vega this spring? They're incredible.
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In Spain, the word 'vega' is used for the fertile banks of big rivers.
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