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How to Say "greenery" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “greenery” is “vegetación” — use 'vegetación' to describe the general plant life or foliage in a specific area, like a forest or garden..

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vegetación

nounB1informal
Use 'vegetación' to describe the general plant life or foliage in a specific area, like a forest or garden.

Examples

La selva tiene una vegetación muy densa.

The jungle has very dense vegetation.

vegetal

/be-he-TAL//be.xeˈtal/

nounA2general
Use 'vegetal' when referring to plants as a general category, especially in the context of food or biology.
A vibrant collection of fresh vegetables including a carrot, a head of broccoli, and a red bell pepper.

Examples

Los vegetales son una parte importante de la dieta.

Vegetables are an important part of the diet.

El biólogo estudia los vegetales que crecen en el desierto.

The biologist studies the plants that grow in the desert.

Quiero un sandwich con muchos vegetales frescos.

I want a sandwich with lots of fresh vegetables.

Making it Plural

To talk about more than one, add -es to the end: 'los vegetales'.

Vegetal vs. Verdura

Mistake: “Compré muchos vegetales para la ensalada.”

Correction: While 'vegetales' is okay, native speakers often use 'verduras' when specifically talking about the vegetables they cook and eat at home.

Vegetación vs. Vegetal

The most common mistake is using 'vegetal' when you mean the general plant life of an area. Remember, 'vegetación' refers to the plants covering a place, while 'vegetal' is a broader term for plant matter, often used for food.

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