Kilo Lingo

/ˈbeɾðe/

Line drawing of verde
Coloured illustration of verde
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Translation

green

Word origin

From Latin viridis ('green'). The same root gives English verdant and verdure.

Origin
Latin
Root
viridis
English cognates
verdant, verdure

Grammar

Masc pluralverdes

Examples

.

She has very pretty green eyes.

intenso.

The leaves of the tree are a very deep green.

.

This apple is still unripe.

suave.

We painted the kitchen a soft green.

.

She loves walking through the green countryside after the rain.

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This word is part of lesson 21.