verduras

ber-DOO-rahs

vegetables?General term for edible plants

Also:greens?Often used specifically for leafy green plants

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Me gusta comer muchas verduras.

I like to eat a lot of vegetables.

Las verduras frescas están en esa mesa.

The fresh vegetables are on that table.

Tengo que comprar verduras para la sopa.

I have to buy vegetables for the soup.

The word 'verduras' is always feminine. You must use 'las' or 'unas' with it (las verduras).

While 'verdura' (singular) exists, we almost always use the plural 'verduras' when talking about them as a food group.

Mistake: "Using 'vegetales' for everything."

Correction: While 'vegetales' is understood, 'verduras' is the more natural, common word used in Spanish kitchens and markets.

If you want to find a place that sells only vegetables, look for a sign that says 'Verdulería'.

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Which of these is the most natural way to say 'I need to buy vegetables'?

verdulería(vegetable shop) - noun

verdor(greenery) - noun

What is the difference between 'vegetales' and 'verduras'?

Technically, 'vegetales' refers to any plant life. 'Verduras' is specifically used for the plants we grow to eat, especially the green ones.

Is a tomato a 'verdura' in Spanish?

Yes! Even though it is scientifically a fruit, in a kitchen context, Spanish speakers call it a 'verdura'.