aterrazar

Senses

1. 1.

   to terrace

   to create terraces or level areas on sloping land, especially for agriculture

2. 2.

   to build a terrace on

   to construct or add a terrace or patio to a building or plot of land

Examples

• "Aterrazaron la ladera para cultivar viñas."

  They terraced the hillside to grow vineyards.

• "El constructor decidió aterrazar el jardín trasero para crear un espacio exterior."

  The builder decided to terrace the backyard to create an outdoor space.

• "En las montañas, los agricultores aterrazan el terreno para evitar la erosión."

  In the mountains, farmers terrace the land to prevent erosion.

Usage

Aterrazar is a somewhat formal or technical verb, commonly used in agricultural and construction contexts. It is related to the noun terraza (terrace). The verb expresses the action of forming or creating terraces, typically to make sloping terrain usable for cultivation, construction, or outdoor living.