Plants on the Balcony in Spain
Simple phrases for buying plants, growing herbs and looking after a balcony in the Spanish heat.
Most people in Spanish cities live in a piso, so the balcón or terraza is their garden: pots of geraniums, herbs and maybe some tomatoes. Plants come from a vivero or the weekly market, and in summer the sun is so strong that watering is a daily job. Neighbours below don't love dripping water, so you water early or late. The cards follow setting up a balcony garden and asking a neighbour for help.
- 1
Quiero plantar hierbas aromáticas en el balcón.
I want to grow herbs on the balcony.
- 2
¿Qué plantas aguantan mucho sol?
Which plants can take a lot of sun?
- 3
Esta necesita sombra.
This one needs shade.
- 4
La albahaca crece muy bien aquí.
Basil grows very well here.
- 5
¿Cada cuánto tengo que regarla?
How often do I have to water it?
- 6
En verano, todos los días.
In summer, every day.
- 7
No la riegues a mediodía.
Don't water it at midday.
- 8
Necesito una maceta más grande.
I need a bigger pot.
- 9
¿Vendéis tierra?
Do you sell soil?
- 10
Las hojas se están poniendo amarillas.
The leaves are going yellow.
- 11
La riegas demasiado.
You're watering it too much.
- 12
También voy a plantar unos tomates.
I'm going to plant some tomatoes too.
- 13
Perdona, ¿te cae agua en el balcón?
Sorry, is water dripping onto your balcony?
- 14
A partir de ahora riego temprano por la mañana.
I'll water early in the morning from now on.
- 15
Tus geranios están preciosos.
Your geraniums are gorgeous.
- 16
¿Cuál es tu secreto?
What's your secret?
- 17
Me voy una semana en agosto.
I'm going away for a week in August.
- 18
¿Me podrías regar las plantas?
Could you water my plants?
- 19
Te dejo la llave.
I'll leave you the key.
- 20
Te traigo un poco de albahaca.
I'll bring you some basil.