col forrajera
/kol foraxeɾa/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English word 'collard' can be translated into Spanish as col forrajera, berza abierta or repollo silvestre.
Meaning: variety of kale (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| col forrajera | /kol foraxeɾa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| berza abierta | /beɾθa abjeɾta/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /beɾsa abjeɾta/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
feminine |
| repollo silvestre | /repoʝo silbestɾe/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
This term refers to a variety of kale.
Which one should you use?
col forrajera is a feminine noun, while repollo silvestre is a masculine noun. berza abierta is a feminine noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
col forrajera and berza abierta are feminine nouns, whereas repollo silvestre is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, col can either be a noun meaning 'cabbage' or a common contraction of the preposition con and the article el.
- While English speakers use 'collard' for food, using the Spanish term col forrajera tells a listener that the plant is specifically intended as fodder for animals rather than for human consumption.
Examples in context
- La berza es una verdura muy popular en la cocina española, especialmente en el norte del país.Collard greens are a very popular vegetable in Spanish cuisine, especially in the northern regions.
- ¿Has probado la col rizada? Es deliciosa cuando se cocina al vapor con ajo.Have you tried collard greens? They are delicious when steamed with garlic.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are grocery shopping together.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿puedes buscar la col forrajera?Daniel, can you look for the collard greens?
- DanielNo veo ninguna en este estante.I don't see any on this shelf.
- MaríaMira allí, junto a la espinaca.Look over there, next to the spinach.
- DanielTienes razón, aquí está la col forrajera.You're right, here are the collard greens.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “collard” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries berza, col, repollo, silvestre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
