Spanish word

berro

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbero/

Meaning

  • masculine nounwatercress

Example

¿Puedo probar el berro?

Can I try the watercress?

Illustration for berro (watercress)

More examples

En el mercado vendían berro fresco.

They were selling fresh watercress at the market.

Core concept

A damp cluster of tender, peppery green leaves used raw in salads and as a garnish.

Common phrases

  • sopa de berro

    watercress soup

  • ensalada con berro

    salad with watercress

Similar words

lechuga: Soft broad leaves that form loose heads and suit sandwiches and fresh salads.
espinaca: Robust green leaves with noticeable thickness that usually get cooked or wilted.
rúcula: Tiny peppery leaves with a strong aroma that add liveliness when sprinkled sparingly.
canónigo: Small cushion-like tender leaves that form tight clusters and mix into salads raw.

Definition in Spanish

Planta acuática de hojas comestibles, de sabor ligeramente picante y aroma fresco, usada como verdura en ensaladas y como guarnición.

Word origin

From medieval Latin berula, adopted into the Romance languages and later evolving phonetically into Spanish berro.

Usage tips

  • At markets berro commonly appears in small bunches (un manojo) or sold by weight, so phrases for specifying quantities are useful when shopping.

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