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Spanish for California landscaping – HearSay

Spanish B1

Master essential landscaping vocabulary and crew management skills while commuting between job sites. Practice listening and speaking with real-world scenarios designed for professionals on the go.

Lessons

Starting the workday
Learn how to give formal commands to your landscaping crew as they arrive on site. Focus on basic site preparation and delegating tasks.
Vocabulary
- el equipo (the equipment)
- descargar (to unload)
- preparar (to prepare)
- la herramienta (the tool)
- comience (start - formal imperative)
- traiga (bring - formal imperative)
Objectives
- Give instructions using formal imperatives
- Assign daily tasks to the crew
Organizing the tools
Use direct object pronouns to efficiently instruct your team on where to place tools and materials around the yard.
Vocabulary
- póngalo (put it - formal imperative)
- la pala (the shovel)
- el rastrillo (the rake)
- guárdelos (store them - formal imperative)
- la carretilla (the wheelbarrow)
- el guante (the glove)
Objectives
- Use direct object pronouns in commands
- Organize landscaping materials on site
Addressing the crew
Combine indirect and direct object pronouns to delegate complex tasks among your workers and review safety protocols.
Vocabulary
- explíqueselo (explain it to him/her - formal imperative)
- el casco (the helmet)
- la bota (the boot)
- la seguridad (the safety)
- el supervisor (the supervisor)
- repártalos (distribute them - formal imperative)
Objectives
- Give complex instructions using object pronouns
- Discuss workplace safety protocols
Irrigation system basics
Identify the key components of a California irrigation setup and instruct your team on how to properly install them.
Vocabulary
- el sistema de riego (the irrigation system)
- el aspersor (the sprinkler)
- la manguera (the hose)
- el tubo (the pipe)
- el agua (the water)
- instálelo (install it - formal imperative)
- la válvula (the valve)
Objectives
- Identify irrigation components
- Instruct the crew on system setup
Troubleshooting the water flow
Assess problems with drip irrigation and communicate effectively with your foreman to fix leaks or blockages.
Vocabulary
- el riego por goteo (the drip irrigation)
- la fuga (the leak)
- reparar (to repair)
- el drenaje (the drainage)
- roto (broken)
- la presión (the pressure)
Objectives
- Diagnose irrigation issues
- Order repairs for broken equipment
Assessing soil health
Talk about soil conditions and pH levels to determine the best treatments for a new client's yard.
Vocabulary
- el suelo (the soil)
- la tierra (the earth/dirt)
- el pH (the pH level)
- la capa superficial (the topsoil)
- analizar (to analyze)
- la muestra (the sample)
Objectives
- Describe soil conditions
- Discuss pH levels and treatments
Composting and fertilizing
Guide your team through the process of mixing fertilizer and applying compost to improve plant health.
Vocabulary
- el abono (the fertilizer)
- el compostaje (the composting)
- mezclar (to mix)
- nutritivo (nutritious)
- la raíz (the root)
- el crecimiento (the growth)
Objectives
- Instruct workers on applying fertilizer
- Discuss composting methods
Sustainable landscaping practices
Pitch green gardening solutions that conserve water and protect local biodiversity in drought-prone areas.
Vocabulary
- la jardinería verde (the green gardening)
- sostenible (sustainable)
- conservar (to conserve)
- la biodiversidad (the biodiversity)
- eficiente (efficient)
- el recurso (the resource)
- nativo (native)
Objectives
- Propose sustainable practices
- Talk about resource conservation
Tools for seasonal pruning
Prepare your crew for the autumn pruning season by reviewing the necessary tools and techniques.
Vocabulary
- podar (to prune)
- las tijeras de podar (the pruning shears)
- la rama (the branch)
- el arbusto (the bush)
- el árbol (the tree)
- afilado (sharp)
Objectives
- Identify pruning tools
- Give instructions for seasonal maintenance
Plant health and cleanup
Direct the team to remove dead leaves and mow the lawn while prioritizing the overall health of the garden.
Vocabulary
- cortar el césped (to mow the lawn)
- quitar (to remove)
- la hoja seca (the dead leaf)
- la salud (the health)
- la enfermedad (the disease)
- la maleza (the weed)
- limpiar (to clean)
Objectives
- Instruct on dead leaf removal
- Discuss plant health benefits
Client budgets and proposals
Sit down with a client to discuss their budget and professionally present different landscaping options.
Vocabulary
- el presupuesto (the budget)
- la opción (the option)
- ofrecer (to offer)
- el contrato (the contract)
- el costo (the cost)
- estimar (to estimate)
- el diseño (the design)
Objectives
- Negotiate project budgets
- Present multiple landscaping options
Recommending drought resistant plants
Advise clients on selecting drought-tolerant plants to save water and reduce long-term maintenance costs.
Vocabulary
- sugerir (to suggest)
- ahorrar (to save)
- resistente a la sequía (drought-resistant)
- el agave (the agave)
- la suculenta (the succulent)
- el mantenimiento (the maintenance)
Objectives
- Recommend drought-resistant plants
- Explain the benefits of saving water
A well-deserved lunch break
Take the crew out to a local spot to enjoy regional gastronomy and discuss local California-Spanish cuisine.
Vocabulary
- la gastronomía (the gastronomy)
- el marisco (the seafood)
- la paella (the paella)
- la tapa (the tapa)
- sabroso (tasty)
- almorzar (to have lunch)
Objectives
- Order food at a restaurant
- Discuss local cuisine with colleagues
Celebrating a finished project
Celebrate the completion of a major landscaping job over fresh food while thanking your crew for their hard work.
Vocabulary
- celebrar (to celebrate)
- el proyecto (the project)
- terminado (finished)
- el esfuerzo (the effort)
- el éxito (the success)
- brindar (to toast)
- la bebida (the drink)
Objectives
- Express gratitude to the team
- Celebrate a successful project completion