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"Vegetable" in Italian: verdura
la verdura
Vegetable in Italian is often la verdura (lah vehr-DOO-rah), a feminine mass noun for veggies in general. Un ortaggio names one vegetable plant; le verdure can mean vegetable dishes. At markets, verdura covers the produce.
Market morning
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How to pronounce verdura
Say it
lah vehr-DOO-rah
/la verˈdu.ra/
Verdura stresses DOO: vehr-DOO-rah. The u is clear.
"Vegetable" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la verdura | vegetables / vegetable produce Everyday mass noun. | Everyday mass noun. |
| le verdure | vegetable dishes / veggies Plural on menus. | Plural on menus. |
| un ortaggio | a vegetable (plant) More specific item. | More specific item. |
| contorno di verdura | vegetable side Restaurant talk. | Restaurant talk. |
How to use verdura in real life
- 1Market morning
Compro verdura fresca ogni sabato.
I buy fresh vegetables every Saturday.
Verdura as produce.
- 2Restaurant order
Come contorno, verdura al vapore.
As a side, steamed vegetables.
Verdura on a menu.
- 3Fridge check
Non c'è più verdura nel frigo.
There's no more vegetables in the fridge.
Mass noun with non c'è.
Mistakes English speakers make with verdura
Incorrect: Mangio un verdura. (for one carrot)
Correct: Mangio una carota. / Mangio verdura.
Name the item, or use verdura for veggies in general.
Incorrect: Il verdura è cara.
Correct: La verdura è cara.
Verdura is feminine.
Good to know
Italian meals love a contorno di verdura—simple grilled or boiled sides next to meat or fish. Markets still matter: asking for verdura di stagione gets you whatever is ripe now.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a light dinner
ChatPal
Cuciniamo solo verdura stasera?
Shall we cook only vegetables tonight?
You
Sì, verdura grigliata e un po' di riso.
Yes, grilled vegetables and a bit of rice.
ChatPal
Compro la verdura al mercato sotto casa.
I'll buy the vegetables at the market downstairs.
You
Prendi verdura colorata, non solo zucchine.
Get colorful vegetables, not only zucchini.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Vegetable" in Italian
Verdura or ortaggio?
Verdura is everyday produce; ortaggio is a single vegetable plant.
How do you say vegetarian?
Vegetariano/a.
Vegetables on a menu?
Often verdure or contorno di verdura.
Is verdura plural?
It's usually a mass noun; le verdure appears for dishes.
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