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“greenish” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/beɾˈðoso/

Example

El agua tenía un tono verdoso.

The water had a greenish tint.

Illustration for verdoso (greenish)

How to say “greenish” in Spanish

“Greenish” in Spanish is verdoso.

A surface with a subtle green wash.

Full entry for verdoso: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with verdoso

En la ensalada apareció una mancha verdosa y preferí no comerla.

A green-tinged blotch appeared in the salad and I preferred not to eat it.

Tips for using verdoso

  • When describing color, Spanish speakers often pair verdoso with tono or matiz and with degree words such as poco or ligeramente to convey a faint green cast.

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