What is the Spanish word for "dirt"?

Learn how to say "dirt" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

dirt

Spanish

suciedad

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download

Alternative translations of "dirt"

suciedad
tierra

Examples of how to use "dirt" in Spanish

English
My clothes are covered in dirt.
Spanish
Mi ropa está cubierta de tierra.
English
The children tracked dirt into the house.
Spanish
Los niños llevaron tierra a la casa.
English
He wiped the dirt off the table.
Spanish
Él limpió la tierra de la mesa.
English
There is wet dirt under that plant.
Spanish
Hay tierra húmeda debajo de esa planta.
English
She found dirt on her new shoes.
Spanish
Ella encontró tierra en sus zapatos nuevos.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "dirt" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

Test Yourself with Flashcards

Card 1 of 5
Score: 0/0
Translate to Spanish
My clothes are covered in dirt.

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download
What is the Spanish word for "dirt"? | Habladoo