Spanish Conversation · Level 17
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Spanish word
verde
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbeɾðe/
Meaning
- adjectivegreen
Example
La camiseta es verde.
The shirt is green.
More examples
El semáforo estaba en verde y cruzamos la calle.
The traffic light was showing green and we crossed the street.
Core concept
Vivid grass-green.
Common phrases
verde claro
light green
semáforo en verde
traffic light showing green
fruta verde
unripe fruit
Similar words
verdoso: Subtly green-tinged color.
verde claro: Soft, pale green like young shoots.
verde oscuro: Rich, shadowy green with strong depth.
Definition in Spanish
Color que recuerda a la hierba o a las hojas; también indica que algo está inmaduro, como en estar verde.
Word origin
It derives from Latin viridis 'green' and keeps its color sense while extending figuratively to mean unripe or not yet ready.
Usage tips
- To say someone or something is not ready, Spanish uses estar verde para + infinitive rather than ser.