verdes
/beɾdes/from spelling rules
verdes is the Spanish word for green.
Which one should you use?
verde is the singular form used for one object, while verdes is the plural form used when describing multiple nouns.
How does it change in a sentence?
The color must agree in number with the nouns it describes. Use the singular form verde for a single noun and the plural form verdes when describing multiple nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/beɾdes/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, verde can be a slang term for an obscene or suggestive joke, describing a comment that is 'green' or 'dirty'.
- The expression ponerse verde does not mean to turn green with envy, but is often used to describe someone becoming extremely angry or enraged.
- While English uses 'green' to describe someone feeling sick, Spanish speakers typically use the phrase ponerse pálido or estar pálido, as verde is rarely used for nausea.
Examples in context
- Ella tiene los ojos verdes.She has green eyes.
- Las manzanas son verdes.The apples are green.
- Los libros verdesThe green books
- Los árboles son muy verdes.The trees are very green.
- Me gustan los tonos verdes.I like green tones.
- Compré unas manzanas verdes.I bought some green apples.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are looking at some decorations in a store.
- Elena¿Te gustan estos adornos verdes?Do you like these green decorations?
- AlejandroSí, me encantan los colores verdes.Yes, I love green colors.
- ElenaÉl dijo que compraría algo verde.He said he would buy something green.
- AlejandroEntonces, estos son perfectos para él.Then, these are perfect for him.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
