How to Say "kale" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “kale” is “col” — A2 level.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
sometimes used for loose-leaf varieties
Examples
La col es muy buena para la salud.
Cabbage is very good for your health.
Corta la col en trozos pequeños para la sopa.
Cut the cabbage into small pieces for the soup.
En esta región, es tradicional comer col lombarda en Navidad.
In this region, it is traditional to eat red cabbage at Christmas.
Gender Warning
Even though it doesn't end in 'a', this word is feminine. You should always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
Making it Plural
Because the word ends in a consonant (l), you add '-es' to make it plural: 'las coles'.
The 'El' Trap
Mistake: “Me gusta el col.”
Correction: Me gusta la col. (Remember that 'col' is feminine despite its ending.)
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