lechuga de hoja verde
/let͡ʃuɡa de oxa beɾde/from spelling rules
The English phrase "green leaf lettuce" is translated into Spanish as lechuga de hoja verde.
This phrase refers to a variety of lettuce characterized by its loose, green leaves.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of lechuga (lettuce), de (of), hoja (leaf) and verde (green).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In various Latin American countries, such as Mexico, Colombia and Argentina, Lechuga crespa verde is used to mean "green curly lettuce".
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Examples in context
- Me gustaría comprar un manojo de lechuga de hoja verde.I would like to buy a bundle of green leaf lettuce.
- Me gusta la ensalada con lechuga de hoja verde.I like the salad with green leaf lettuce.
- Compré lechuga de hoja verde para la ensalada.I bought green leaf lettuce for the salad.
- La lechuga de hoja verde es muy fresca.The green leaf lettuce is very fresh.
- Necesito un poco de lechuga de hoja verde.I need some green leaf lettuce.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are at the grocery store.
- Daniel¿Quieres lechuga de hoja verde para el sándwich?Do you want green leaf lettuce for the sandwich?
- SofíaSí, por favor, me encanta esa lechuga.Yes, please, I love that lettuce.
- DanielPerfecto, la voy a poner en el carrito.Perfect, I am going to put it in the cart.
- SofíaGracias, Daniel, eres muy atento.Thank you, Daniel, you are very thoughtful.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, hoja, lechuga, verde, CC BY-SA 4.0.
