No. 895 in Portuguese
verde
"Verde" means "green" in English.
In a sentence
O gramado está muito verde nesta primavera.
The grass is very green this spring.
Here, 'verde' describes the color green, representing the lively condition of the grass.
Ele ainda é muito verde no trabalho, mas está aprendendo rápido.
He is still very inexperienced at work, but he is learning quickly.
In this context, 'verde' metaphorically means inexperienced or new.
Prefiro comprar alimentos orgânicos, como verduras bem frescas.
I prefer buying organic produce, such as very fresh greens.
The word 'verde' forms the plural 'verduras', referring to green vegetables or greens as food items.
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