verduras
/beɾduɾas/from spelling rulesfeminine, plural
The English word "greens" can be translated into Spanish as verduras.
verduras is used to refer to the edible leaves of certain green plants.
Meaning: leaves of certain edible green plants (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term verduras is typically used to refer to vegetables in general, which includes greens.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form verduras is a feminine plural noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/beɾduɾas/
Did you know?
- If you are looking for 'greens' for a salad in a restaurant, asking for verduras might result in being served a plate of cooked vegetables like broccoli or carrots instead of leafy greens.
- The word verdura shares a root with verde, meaning 'green', which is why the word for 'vegetables' literally describes the color of the plants.
- While English uses 'greens' to describe the leafy part, a Spanish speaker might use the term verdes as a noun in specific culinary contexts to refer to 'the greens' of a specific plant, such as the leafy tops of radishes.
Examples in context
- Me gustan las verdurasI like greens
- Estamos sirviendo hortalizas de hoja verde en el evento de esta noche.We are serving green leafy vegetables at tonight's event.
- Las verduras son muy saludables.Greens are very healthy.
- Compré algunas verduras frescas en el mercado.I bought some fresh greens at the market.
- ¿Prefieres las verduras cocidas o crudas?Do you prefer cooked or raw greens?
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing the grocery list.
- DanielLucía, ¿necesitamos comprar más verduras?Lucía, do we need to buy more greens?
- LucíaSí, nos faltan verduras para la ensalada.Yes, we are missing greens for the salad.
- DanielVoy al supermercado ahora mismo.I am going to the supermarket right now.
- LucíaGracias, Daniel, te espero en casa.Thanks, Daniel, I will wait for you at home.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “greens” translations and entries verduras, 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.
