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arenoso

sandy

adjective ah-rreh-NOH-soh Rare

Usage Note

Arenoso describes anything with the texture or composition of sand — suelo arenoso (sandy soil), playa arenosa (sandy beach), or even textura arenosa in food contexts. The root is arena (sand), giving a transparent derivation useful for learners building vocabulary.

Examples

"La costa tiene un suelo arenoso perfecto para el cultivo."

Natural Translation

The coast has sandy soil perfect for farming.

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