Spanish Conversation · Level 122
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Spanish word
verdoso
Pronunciation
IPA/beɾˈðoso/
Meaning
- adjectivegreenish
Example
El agua tenía un tono verdoso.
The water had a greenish tint.
More examples
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.
Core concept
A surface with a subtle green wash.
Common phrases
aspecto verdoso
green-tinged appearance
superficie verdosa
green-tinged surface
mancha verdosa
green-tinged blotch
Similar words
verde: Presents a rich, true green that reads as fully green.
amarillento: Takes on a yellowish tone, leaning visibly toward yellow.
azulado: Shows a hint of blue, creating a slightly bluish shade.
pálido: Has a faded, weak color quality, appearing pale.
Definition in Spanish
Que muestra una tendencia o un matiz hacia el color verde sin ser plenamente verde.
Word origin
From Spanish verde 'green' plus the suffix -oso (from Latin -ōsus), with verde ultimately from Latin viridis, indicating a tendency toward green.
Usage tips
- 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.