What is the Spanish word for "soil"?

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

English

soil

Spanish

suelo

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Alternative translations of "soil"

tierra

Examples of how to use "soil" in Spanish

English
This type of plant needs sandy soil.
Spanish
Este tipo de planta necesita suelo arenoso.
English
The soil feels dry after the sun.
Spanish
El suelo se siente seco después del sol.
English
Plants grow better in rich soil.
Spanish
Las plantas crecen mejor en suelo rico.
English
She tested the garden soil today.
Spanish
Ella probó el suelo del jardín hoy.
English
Heavy rain washed away the soil.
Spanish
La lluvia fuerte se llevó el suelo.

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This type of plant needs sandy soil.

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