How to Say "leafy" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “leafy” is “verde” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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referring to nature or parks
Examples
La hierba es verde.
The grass is green.
Tengo los ojos verdes.
I have green eyes.
Me gusta esa camisa verde.
I like that green shirt.
One Form for Everyone
Unlike many describing words in Spanish, this one doesn't change its ending for boys or girls. You say 'el carro verde' and 'la casa verde'.
Making it Plural
When talking about more than one thing, just add an -s to the end: 'los libros verdes'.
The 'Verda' Error
Mistake: “La mesa verda.”
Correction: La mesa verde. Even though 'mesa' is a feminine word, 'verde' never ends in 'a'.
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