la tierra
the soil
Example Sentence
La tierra estaba seca despues de dos dias.
The soil was dry after two days.
Meaning
La tierra means soil or earth; in gardening it usually refers to the soil you plant in.
Common Phrases
- tierra seca — dry soil
- cambiar la tierra — to change the soil
Example
Cambie la tierra porque olia mal.
I changed the soil because it smelled bad.
Common Mistake
Do not confuse planet Earth with soil: la tierra can be both, so use context; avoid overly literal translations like la tierra del planeta when you just mean soil.