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    Coles (en. Cabbages)

    /ˈko.les/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Green leafy vegetable that is consumed as food.
    At the market, I bought some cabbages to prepare a salad.
    En el mercado compré unas coles para preparar una ensalada.
    Plant that includes various varieties such as cabbage, cauliflower, and kale.
    Cauliflower and broccoli are also cabbages.
    La coliflor y el brócoli son también coles.
    Variable in agriculture, often used in crop rotation.
    Cabbages are resistant to cold and are harvested in autumn.
    Las coles son resistentes al frío y se cosechan en otoño.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'caulis', which means 'stem' or 'head of a plant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be more confused than cabbages
    To be very confused or disoriented.
    estar más colado que las coles
    to act like cabbages
    To adapt to a situation or circumstances.
    hacer como las coles

    Related Words

    cabbage
    A variety of cabbage that has compact, rounded leaves.
    repollo
    cauliflower
    A variety of cabbage with white flowers that is consumed as a vegetable.
    coliflor
    kale
    A variety of cabbage with wavy leaves and carotenoids.
    col rizada

    Slang Meanings

    To be in trouble or in a complicated situation.
    After that exam, I have things all mixed up.
    Después de ese examen tengo las coles hechas.
    People who seem disorganized or confused.
    That party was full of chaos.
    Esa fiesta estuvo llena de coles.