Verduras (en. Vegetables)
/berˈduɾas/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
It refers to plants or parts of plants that are consumed as food.
Vegetables are essential for a balanced diet.
Las verduras son fundamentales en una dieta equilibrada.
Crops that are harvested for human food.
I always buy fresh vegetables at the market.
Yo siempre compro verduras frescas en el mercado.
Plants that are usually green and leafy, such as spinach or lettuce.
It is important to include vegetables in our daily meals.
Es importante incluir verduras en nuestras comidas diarias.
Etymology
The word 'verduras' comes from the Latin 'viridura', which means 'the green one'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
eat vegetables
It refers to the action of consuming vegetables.
come verduras
vegetable garden
A place where different types of vegetables are grown.
jardín de verduras
seasonal vegetables
The vegetables that are harvested in a specific season of the year.
verduras de la temporada
Related Words
vegetables
Foods of plant origin, including fruits, vegetables, and legumes.
vegetales
vegetable
Variety of vegetables grown in gardens.
hortaliza
salad
Dish made primarily of raw vegetables.
ensalada
Slang Meanings
Healthy food
I will start eating more vegetables to stay in shape.
Empezaré a comer más verduras para estar en forma.
Something bland
That dish was so bland that it seemed like just vegetables.
Ese plato estaba tan soso que parecía solo verduras.