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"Green" in Spanish: verde
verde
Green in Spanish is verde for both genders. Plural is verdes. Say el pasto verde or la puerta verde.
Park
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How to pronounce verde
Say it
BEHR-deh
/ˈbeɾ.de/
BEHR-deh. Soft v like b. Stress BEHR.
"Green" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| verde | green Same for masculine and feminine. | Same for masculine and feminine. |
| verdes | green (plural) Plural nouns. | Plural nouns. |
| verde claro | light green Shade. | Shade. |
| verde oscuro | dark green Shade. | Shade. |
| ponerse verde | to turn green (envy / sickness) Figurative. | Figurative. |
How to use verde in real life
- 1Park
El pasto está verde.
The grass is green.
Verde after estar.
- 2Door
La puerta es verde.
The door is green.
Verde with feminine noun.
- 3Plural
Compro manzanas verdes.
I buy green apples.
Verdes plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with verde
Incorrect: Una casa verda.
Correct: Una casa verde.
Verde does not take -a for feminine.
Incorrect: Tres árboles verde.
Correct: Tres árboles verdes.
Plural nouns need verdes.
Good to know
Verde does not flip for gender. Soft v in verde often sounds like b in Latin America.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing produce
ChatPal
¿Quieres chile verde?
Do you want green chile?
You
Sí, el verde fresco.
Yes, the fresh green one.
ChatPal
También hay rojo.
There is also red.
You
Hoy prefiero verde.
Today I prefer green.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Green" in Spanish
Does verde change for gender?
No. Verde stays verde; plural is verdes.
How do you say dark green?
Verde oscuro.
How do you pronounce verde?
BEHR-deh.
Green apples?
Manzanas verdes.
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