viridis
[ˈwɪ.rɪ.dɪs]
The English phrase "green" is translated into Latin as viridis.
The term viridis is used to describe something that has green as its colour. It functions as both an adjective and a noun (the colour green).
Meaning: having green as its colour (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, viridis follows the third declension pattern. The form viridis is used when modifying a masculine or feminine noun in the nominative singular. If you are modifying a neuter noun in the nominative singular, use the form viride.
Did you know?
- The word viridis can be used to describe the color of the sea, whereas English often prefers 'blue' or 'turquoise' for the same scenery.
- Latin writers sometimes used viridis for someone young and fresh, much as English calls a novice 'green'.
- The word is a linguistic ancestor to the English word 'verdant', which is often used in more poetic or formal contexts.
Examples in context
- Herba viridis in agro est.There is green grass on the field.This sentence shows how to use viridis to describe grass.Tatoeba #1211308 by alexmarcelo, translation #851940 by marloncori
- Color viridis maxime ei placet.He likes green the best.This sentence shows how to use viridis as a noun referring to the colour.Tatoeba #5034881 by alexmarcelo, translation #304770 by CK
- Estne herba viridis tantum aestate?Is the grass green only in the summer?Tatoeba #12055685 by carlosalberto, translation #12055673 by carlosalberto
- Hic campus est plenus viriditate.This field is full of greenery.
- Praedium spatiis viridibus circumdatur.The estate is surrounded by green spaces.
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Quintus and Aurelia are looking at a garden.
- QuintusVide hanc plantam viridem!Look at this green plant!
- AureliaIta, est valde viridis.Yes, it is very green.
- QuintusPlacetne tibi color viridis?Do you like the green color?
- AureliaSane, viridis est color optimus.Indeed, green is the best color.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “green” translations and entries viridis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
