Verdes (en. Greens)
/ˈbeɾðes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has the color of grass or vegetables.
The leaves of the trees are green in spring.
Las hojas de los árboles son verdes en primavera.
In an immature or unripe state.
I can't eat these tomatoes, they are unripe.
No puedo comer estos tomates, están verdes.
That is in a state of recent or fresh preservation.
The tomatillo was green and juicy.
El tomatillo estaba verde y jugoso.
Etymology
From Latin 'viridis', meaning 'green'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be inexperienced
Not being prepared or lacking experience in something.
estar verde
green days
Days of abundance and prosperity.
días verdes
green as grass
Refers to someone naive or inexperienced.
verdes como la hierba
Related Words
greens
The state of what is green; freshness.
verdores
vegetable
Edible plant, especially the green leaves.
verdura
greenish
That has a green color or makes something appear green.
verdeante
Slang Meanings
Something that is considered fresh or new.
That album is very green, it just came out last week.
Ese disco es muy verde, salió apenas la semana pasada.
Referring to an inexperienced or naive person.
Don't give him the job, he is too green for that.
No le dejes el trabajo, es muy verde para eso.