Spanish Phrase
¿Regaste las plantas del jardín hoy?
Meaning
This is a direct question asking if a specific chore—watering the plants—has been completed. It uses the preterite tense of the verb 'regar' to inquire about a past action that happened earlier in the day. The inclusion of 'del jardín' specifies that the plants are located in the garden rather than indoors.
When to use
Use this phrase when checking in with family members or roommates about household or gardening responsibilities. It is a common daily question in homes with outdoor spaces or flower beds.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Regastelas plantasdel jardínhoy?
Regaste (Regar)
The verb 'regar' means to water. 'Regaste' is the informal 'tú' form in the preterite (past) tense.
Del
This is a mandatory contraction of 'de' (of) and 'el' (the) used to show location or belonging.
🗨In Conversation
¿Regaste las plantas del jardín hoy?
Did you water the garden plants today?
Sí, las regué hace una hora.
Yes, I watered them an hour ago.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Regas las plantas del jardín hoy?
Use the preterite tense 'regaste' instead of the present 'regas' to ask if the action has already been completed.
¿Diste agua a las plantas del jardín hoy?
While understandable, 'regar' is the specific and more natural verb used for watering plants in Spanish.
↔Alternatives
¿Ya regaste el jardín?
Did you already water the garden?
¿Le pusiste agua a las plantas?
Did you put water on the plants?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish-speaking regions, gardening is a beloved pastime, and a green garden is often a social center for the home. Because of the warm climate in many of these areas, watering is traditionally done very early in the morning or late at night to conserve water and protect the plants from the heat.