lechuga
/leˈt͡ʃuɡa/feminine
The English word lettuce is lechuga in Spanish.
lechuga is a feminine noun used to refer to the leaves of the lettuce plant eaten as a vegetable or a dish.
Meaning: the leaves of the lettuce plant, eaten as a vegetable or dish (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of lechuga is las lechugas.
How do you pronounce it?
/leˈtʃuɡa/
Did you know?
- The Latin root lactūca is linked to the word 'lact' or 'milk', likely referring to the milky white sap found in the stems of certain lettuce varieties.
- The word lechuga is often used in idioms across various dialects to describe something that is flimsy or lacks substance.
- In the Caribbean, you may encounter the term lechuga used loosely to describe any leafy green used in a salad, even if it is not botanically a lettuce.
Examples in context
- Tom picó la lechuga.Tom shredded the lettuce.This sentence shows how to use lechuga when describing shredding the vegetable.Tatoeba #5976026 by albrusgher, translation #1164166 by CK
- Me gusta la lechuga.I like lettuce.This sentence demonstrates a preference for lechuga.Tatoeba #11858138 by Seael, translation #6922551 by CK
- Se te olvidó comprar lechuga.You forgot to buy lettuce.This sentence illustrates the act of forgetting to buy lechuga.Tatoeba #6626464 by clerval, translation #6626425 by Eccles17
- Me gustaría una ensalada con lechuga, por favor.I would like a salad with lettuce, please.
- La lechuga de hoja es perfecta para una ensalada fresca.Leaf lettuce is perfect for a refreshing salad.
- 12 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are preparing a salad in the kitchen.
- AlejandroLa lechuga está en la nevera.The lettuce is in the fridge.
- LucíaGracias, la voy a lavar ahora.Thanks, I am going to wash it now.
- Alejandro¿Necesitas más lechuga para la ensalada?Do you need more lettuce for the salad?
- LucíaNo, con esta es suficiente.No, this is enough.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lettuce” translations and entries lechuga, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lechuga, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
