noun🔗ShareSemillero calienteA low bed of earth covered with glass, and heated with rotting manure, used for the germination of seeds and the growth of tender plants, like a miniature hothouse."The gardener used the hotbed to start seedlings for the spring garden. "El jardinero usó el semillero caliente para comenzar las plántulas para el jardín de primavera.agricultureplantsciencenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCaldo de cultivo, semillero(by extension) An environment that is ideal for the growth or development of something, especially of something undesirable."The social media group became a hotbed for negativity and rumors. "El grupo de redes sociales se convirtió en un caldo de cultivo para la negatividad y los rumores.environmentplacesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCama calienteAn iron platform in a rolling mill, on which hot bars, rails, etc., are laid to cool."The blacksmith placed the hot steel bar on the hotbed to cool before shaping it into a horseshoe. "El herrero colocó la barra de acero caliente en la cama caliente para que se enfriara antes de darle forma de herradura.materialmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
