noun
huerta
noun
1
A fertile, irrigated agricultural region, especially in southeastern Spain.
"The huerta around Valencia produces much of Spain's citrus fruit."
How to Use Huerta
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA term for fertile, well-irrigated farmland, mostly used when describing parts of Spain.
When to use it
A specialist/geographic term, rarely used outside discussions of Spanish agriculture or geography.
Word Forms
Huertas plural
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The _____ around Valencia produces much of Spain's citrus fruit.
Etymology
Borrowed directly from Spanish huerta, meaning "orchard" or "vegetable garden."