Verdor (en. Greenery)

/ˈbeɾ.ðoɾ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Green color, especially in its natural state.
The greenery of the fields in spring is impressive.
El verdor de los campos en primavera es impresionante.
Abundant and fresh vegetation.
The greenery of this jungle is amazing.
El verdor de esta selva es asombroso.
Used in poetry to refer to the vitality and freshness of nature.
The poet mentioned greenery as a symbol of renewed life.
El poeta mencionó el verdor como símbolo de vida renovada.

Etymology

From the Latin 'viridis', meaning green.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the midst of greenery
In a place surrounded by vegetation.
en medio del verdor
in full greenery
With much vitality and freshness.
a todo verdor
greener than greenery
It refers to something or someone that is very new or inexperienced.
más verde que el verdor

Related Words

vegetation
Set of plants in a certain area.
vegetación
thicket
Abundance of leaves or branches.
frondosidad
freshness
Refreshing sensation provided by vegetation.
frescor

Slang Meanings

State of joy or renewal.
After vacation, I feel incredibly green.
Después de las vacaciones, tengo un verdor increíble.
Inexperience in a subject.
That guy has a lot of green in his work.
Ese chico tiene mucho verdor en el trabajo.