podar

to prune, to trim

p o ˈd a ɾ

verb Rare #52,794

to prune, to trim Usually used for cutting back plants, trees, or bushes; it can also refer to cutting grass.

SP: Voy a podar los rosales esta tarde.

EN: I'm going to prune the rose bushes this afternoon.

It's a bit late to prune the edge, isn't it?

— El señor de los anillos: La comunidad del anillo (2001)

Could I mow the lawn?

Do you think you could help me prune the garden this afternoon?

I wanted to cut the grass, burn the weeds, and prune the trees.

— El sacrificio (1986)

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