Bledo (en. Pigweed)
/ˈβleðo/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Edible herb used in salads and stews.
The lamb's quarters grows in many regions and is valued for its flavor.
El bledo crece en muchas regiones y es apreciado por su sabor.
It also refers to the pale green color of the leaves of this plant.
The leaves of lamb's quarters have a characteristic light green hue.
Las hojas del bledo tienen un tono verde claro característico.
Etymology
From Latin 'blitum,' which referred to an edible herb.
Common Phrases and Expressions
not give a damn
To not matter at all.
no dar un bledo
do something haphazardly
To do something lightly, without care.
hacer algo a bledo
Related Words
amaranth
A similar plant that also belongs to the amaranth family.
amarantha
purslane
Edible plant, similar to lamb's quarters.
verdolaga
Slang Meanings
Something insignificant or of little importance.
I don't give a damn about what they think.
No me importa un bledo lo que piensen.
Expression of disdain towards something.
That topic isn't worth a damn.
Ese tema no vale un bledo.