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    Verde (en. Green)

    /ˈbe̞ɾ.ðe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Color that is associated with vegetation and hope.
    The grass is a bright green in spring.
    El césped es de un verde brillante en primavera.
    It refers to something that lacks maturity or is new.
    The tomato is still green and cannot be eaten.
    El tomate aún está verde y no se puede comer.
    In slang, it refers to something related to ecology or the environment.
    It's important to adopt a greener lifestyle.
    Es importante adoptar una vida más verde.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'viridis', which means fresh and green.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    green years
    It refers to youth or a period of inexperience.
    verdes años
    green cotton
    It refers to something that is unripe or unprocessed.
    algodón verde
    to hit the green nail
    To realize something too late.
    dar en el clavo verde

    Related Words

    greenish
    Having a pale green tone.
    verdecido
    greenness
    The state of being green, especially in relation to vegetation.
    verdor
    olive green
    A specific shade of green reminiscent of olive leaves.
    verde olivo

    Slang Meanings

    A term used to refer to something that is inexperienced or new.
    That employee is green; he is still learning.
    Ese empleado es verde, todavía está aprendiendo.
    Used to describe a person with ecological interests.
    She is very green; she always talks about recycling.
    Ella es muy verde, siempre habla del reciclaje.