Spanish Conversation · Level 126
60 words
Spanish word
brécol
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbɾekol/
Meaning
- masculine nounbroccoli
Example
¿Quieres brécol en la ensalada?
Do you want broccoli in the salad?
More examples
¿Prefieres el brécol al vapor o hervido?
Do you prefer steamed or boiled broccoli?
Core concept
Tightly clustered green flower buds forming a rounded edible head.
Common phrases
brécol al vapor
steamed broccoli
servir con brécol
serve with broccoli
saltear brécol
sauté broccoli
Similar words
brócoli: Clusters of green florets form a rounded edible head.
verdura: An edible plant or plant part is commonly prepared and served as a vegetable.
coliflor: Compact white florets form a tight edible head.
col: Layers of sturdy leaves wrap into a rounded edible head.
Definition in Spanish
Verdura verde cuya parte superior forma una cabeza de floretes comestibles que se consume cocida o cruda.
Word origin
From Italian broccolo, a diminutive of brocco 'sprout' or 'young shoot', ultimately from Latin broccus 'projecting', referring to the small shoots that form the vegetable's head.
Usage tips
- Peninsular Spanish writes brécol (stress on the first e) while many Latin American speakers say brócoli, and menus or casual orders often use the short phrases con brécol or sin brécol.