verdure
The English phrase "green vegetables" is translated into Italian as verdure.
The term can refer to vegetables that are green in color or simply to vegetables in general.
Which one should you use?
While verdure refers to multiple types, verdura is the more common way to refer to the category of vegetables as a whole in a culinary context.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form verdura is often used as an uncountable noun to refer to green vegetables in general.
Did you know?
- In Italy, if you ask for verdura at a restaurant, you will likely be served cooked greens or a salad, as the word excludes root vegetables like carrots and potatoes.
- The word verdura is a linguistic relative of the English word 'verdurous', which describes lush green vegetation.
- When shopping at an Italian market, you might hear the term ortaggi used to describe specific garden vegetables, which sounds more formal than verdura.
Examples in context
- Vorrei un piatto di verdure verdi, per favore.I would like a plate of green vegetables, please.
- Mangio molti ortaggi verdi per mantenere uno stile di vita sano.I eat a lot of green vegetables to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- Mangio molte verdure ogni giorno.I eat many vegetables every day.
- Le verdure sono fresche al mercato.The vegetables are fresh at the market.
- Devi cucinare più verdure per la cena.You should cook more vegetables for dinner.
Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are planning their dinner menu.
- GiuliaCosa mangiamo di accompagnamento stasera?What are we having as a side dish tonight?
- MatteoPossiamo preparare delle verdure al forno.We can prepare some roasted vegetables.
- GiuliaOttima idea, ne abbiamo molte in frigo.Great idea, we have many in the fridge.
- MatteoPerfetto, allora inizio a tagliarle.Perfect, then I'll start cutting them.
