milpa
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la milpa(
meel
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pah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (plantation) (Central America) (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. cornfield (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Los granjeros comenzaron a cosechar el maíz de la milpa.The farmers began harvesting the corn from the cornfield.
b. maize field (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La peste devastó la milpa.The pest has devastated the maize field.
2. (plant) (Central America) (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. corn (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Tomé un par de milpas y se los arrojé a los cerdos.I grabbed a handful of corn and threw it to the pigs.
b. maize (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Las aves comieron la milpa que estaba en el piso.The birds ate the maize that was lying on the floor.
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