Verdosa (en. Greenish)

/beɾˈðosa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to a color that has shades of green.
The wall was painted a greenish tone reminiscent of nature.
El muro estaba pintado de un tono verdosa que recuerda a la naturaleza.
Color that can appear in some types of food.
The lettuce I bought had a greenish appearance.
La lechuga que compré tenía un aspecto verdosa.
It is used to describe something that is partially green.
The plant had greenish leaves that shone in the sun.
La planta tenía hojas verdosas que brillaban bajo el sol.

Etymology

It derives from the adjective 'verde' with the addition of the suffix '-oso'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Greenish shadow
It refers to a shadow that has a green tone.
Sombra verdosa
Greenish environment
It describes an environment that is surrounded by vegetation.
Ambiente verdoso

Related Words

green
Color found between blue and yellow in the visible spectrum.
verde
greenness
State or condition of being covered in vegetation.
verdor

Slang Meanings

Something that is considered natural or ecological.
That bag is greenish, ideal for recycling.
Esa bolsa es verdosa, ideal para el reciclaje.
When something is inexperienced or immature.
His attitude in the meeting was very greenish; he lacks experience.
Su actitud en la reunión fue muy verdosa, le falta experiencia.