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    Verdoso (en. Greenish)

    ber-'do-so

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to a color that is similar to green.
    The liquid they poured into the pool was greenish in color.
    El líquido que vertieron en la piscina tenía un color verdoso.
    That has a shade of green, but is not completely green.
    The leaves of this plant have a greenish appearance.
    Las hojas de esta planta tienen un aspecto verdoso.
    Describes something that appears to be in a state of decomposition, like certain foods.
    The bread was greenish, so I threw it in the trash.
    El pan estaba verdoso, así que lo tiré a la basura.

    Etymology

    It comes from the term 'verde' with the suffix '-oso', which indicates abundance or quality.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    greenish with envy
    Expression that indicates someone is very jealous or envious.
    verdoso de envidia
    greenish sea
    To describe a sea with shades of green due to algae or pollution.
    mar verde verdoso
    greenish light
    Refers to a light that has a green tone or tint.
    luz verdosa

    Related Words

    green
    Color that lies between yellow and blue in the visible spectrum.
    verde
    chlorophyll
    Green pigment found in plants.
    clorofila
    grass
    Herbaceous plant that can have a greenish color.
    hierba

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to something that is not fresh or is spoiled.
    That fruit looks very greenish, you shouldn't eat it.
    Esa fruta se ve muy verdosa, no la debes comer.
    Used in some contexts to describe something that is strange or mysterious.
    That situation is very greenish, I don't understand what's happening.
    Esa situación es muy verdosa, no entiendo qué está pasando.