prado
nounCEFR B2
What does “prado” mean in English?
pasture, meadow — a field of grass used for grazing or as natural land
pasture, meadow — a field of grass used for grazing or as natural land (prados del norte; prado natural)
Example sentences
Los prados del norte de España mantienen su color verde durante todo el año gracias a las abundantes lluvias.
The meadows of northern Spain maintain their green colour throughout the year thanks to the abundant rainfall.
Los corderos pastaban en el prado mientras el pastor vigilaba desde una colina cercana.
The lambs grazed in the meadow while the shepherd watched from a nearby hill.
Los domingos de verano, las familias del pueblo se reunían en el prado para comer y jugar.
On summer Sundays, families from the village would gather in the meadow to eat and play.
How to use it
El prado (noun, masculine) means 'meadow' or 'pasture' — a field of grass, either natural or used for grazing. Key collocations: prado natural/verde; prado montano; saltar por los prados; prados del norte. Distinguish from campo (field — broader agricultural/rural space), pradera (prairie/large grassland), and pastizal (grazing land — more technical). Prado is most associated with northern Spain (Galicia, Cantabria, Asturias). Note: El Prado as a proper noun = the famous Madrid museum.
Common mistake
Prado (meadow) ≠ campo (field — more general agricultural land). El Prado (capitalised) = the museum in Madrid. Pradera = prairie or large open grassland (wider than a prado). In urban contexts, prado refers to a grassy park area. Note the connection to pastoralism and northern Spanish geography.