This free audio lesson is all about Vegetables in Spanish. Discover lots of Spanish words for vegetables and make the most of those Spanish recipes!
Is that an eggplant or an aubergine? A pumpkin or squash? Just like in English, there is some regional differentiation in the words that people use for vegetables and some other foods. Here you will find the most commonly used vegetable words to learn and say. Some countries may use other words too, but they will certainly understand what you mean when you are out shopping when you use the vocabulary here.
If you go to the market and want to say, "one kilo of ____, please" you simply have to say, Dame un kilo de _____ por favor. Try using this language structure with the vegetable words below.
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Verduras
Vegetables
La verdulería
Vegetable Market
Comida vegetariana
Vegetarian meal
Brócoli
Broccoli
Col / Repollo
Cabbage
Zanahoria
Carrot
Coliflor
Cauliflower
Apio
Celery
Choclo
Corn
Pepino
Cucumber
Berenjena
Eggplant
Papa
Potato
Zapallo
Pumpkin
Calabacera
Squash
Tomate
Tomato
Camote
Yam
Calabacita
Zucchini
Rábano
Radish
So when you need to buy some produce at the local market or you want to try out a new recipe you will know exactly what to ask for. Other people who are not so enthusiastic about eating their greens will also know what menu items to avoid when dining out!
If you want more on Spanish words then check these out!
See you soon! ¡Hasta pronto!
Mauricio Evlampieff: Rocket Spanish
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