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verduras

ber-DOO-rahs/beɾˈðuɾas/

“verduras” means “vegetables” in Spanish (General term for edible plants).

vegetables

Also: greens
NounfA1
General
A wooden crate filled with fresh vegetables like carrots, broccoli, and red bell peppers.

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Me gusta comer muchas verduras.

A1

I like to eat a lot of vegetables.

Las verduras frescas están en esa mesa.

A1

The fresh vegetables are on that table.

Tengo que comprar verduras para la sopa.

A1

I have to buy vegetables for the soup.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • vegetales (vegetables)
  • hortalizas (garden produce)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • verduras frescas – fresh vegetables
  • sopa de verduras – vegetable soup
  • verduras al vapor – steamed vegetables

Idioms & Expressions

  • Poner verde a alguien – To criticize someone very harshly

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "verduras" in Spanish:

greens→vegetables→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: verduras

Question 1 of 1

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

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
verde(green) — Adjective
verdulería(vegetable shop) — Noun
verdor(greenery) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Spanish word 'verde' (green), which comes from the Latin 'viridis'. Originally, it referred specifically to green leafy plants.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: verdurasItalian: verdura

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Frequently Asked Questions

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'.