Spanish word

brócoli

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbɾokoli/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbroccoli

Example

¿Te gusta el brócoli?

Do you like broccoli?

Illustration for brócoli (broccoli)

More examples

Prefiero comer brócoli al vapor porque es más sano.

I prefer to eat steamed broccoli because it is healthier.

Core concept

Rounded head of compact green florets attached to a thick stalk.

Common phrases

  • comer brócoli

    eat broccoli

  • brócoli al vapor

    steamed broccoli

  • ensalada de brócoli

    broccoli salad

Similar words

coliflor: Compact white curd of clustered flower buds forming a firm head, often steamed or roasted.
espinaca: Soft edible green leaves with a mild flavor, used fresh in salads or cooked.
lechuga: Loose head of tender leaves with a crisp bite, mainly eaten raw.
zanahoria: Bright orange edible root with a tapered shape and crunchy bite.

Definition in Spanish

Verdura con cabezas verdes y compactas formadas por pequeñas flores comestibles.

Word origin

Borrowed into Spanish from Italian broccolo, a diminutive of brocco meaning 'sprout' or 'projection', tracing back to Latin broccus.

Usage tips

  • Usually treated as masculine in Spanish (el brócoli) and frequently listed on menus together with a cooking method rather than presented alone.

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