verde
/ˈbeɾde/
The Spanish word for green is verde.
verde is used as an adjective to describe something that has green as its colour. It can also function as a noun to refer to the colour itself, or to refer to a member of a green party.
Meaning: having green as its colour (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term verde limón is used to describe a light, bright shade of green similar to the colour of a lime. In Argentina, Uruguay and some parts of Central America, the term verde loro is used to refer to a vibrant, bold shade of green.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective verde is invariant in gender, so it stays the same whether describing a masculine or feminine noun. To make the adjective plural, add an -s to form verdes.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbeɾde/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, verde is used as a slang term for erotic or suggestive content. A 'joke' that is verde is an off-color or dirty joke.
- The Spanish word verde is a distant relative of the English word 'verdant', which is used to describe lush, green landscapes.
- When talking about fruit, verde can mean 'unripe' rather than just the color green. A 'green' banana is one that is not yet ready to eat.
Examples in context
- La mesa es verde.The table is green.This sentence is useful for describing the colour of a table using verde.Tatoeba #1355604 by marcelostockle, translation #819041 by CM
- El agua es verde.The water is green.This sentence is useful for describing the colour of water using verde.Tatoeba #3523743 by ecorralest101, translation #3522310 by Jesse
- La falda es verde.The skirt is green.This sentence is useful for describing the colour of a skirt using verde.Tatoeba #1160417 by Shishir, translation #1331556 by CK
- El pasto es de un verde vibrante.The grass is a vibrant green.
- Llevaba un vestido verde para la ocasión.She was wearing a green dress for the occasion.
- Me encanta ese coche verde pistacho.I love that pistachio green car.
- Compré una camisa verde manzana para mi hermano.I bought an apple green shirt for my brother.
- Tenemos muebles en un tono verde césped en nuestro jardín.We have lawn green furniture in our garden.
- 236 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are choosing a new sofa for the living room.
- Mateo¿Te gusta este sofá verde?Do you like this green sofa?
- SofíaNo, prefiero uno azul.No, I prefer a blue one.
- MateoEl verde queda bien con la pared.The green looks good with the wall.
- SofíaTienes razón, Mateo, pero busquemos otro.You're right, Mateo, but let's look for another one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “green” translations and entries verde, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries verde, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
