When you're talking about vegetables in Portuguese, verdura is a great word to know, especially for leafy greens. Think of things like lettuce, spinach, or kale. It’s often used in the singular, even when referring to a variety of these items.
While verdura specifically points to green, leafy vegetables, the more general term for vegetables is legume. So, if you're talking about carrots or potatoes, legume would be the better choice. But for all those healthy greens, verdura is your go-to word!
When talking about vegetables in Portuguese, the word verdura specifically refers to leafy green vegetables like lettuce, spinach, or kale. While it can sometimes be used as a general term for vegetables, it's more precise for greens.
For a broader sense of 'vegetables' that includes things like carrots, potatoes, or broccoli, you'd typically use legumes. So, if you're making a salad with lettuce, you're using verduras, but if you're making a stew with various non-leafy plants, you're using legumes.
§ What does 'verdura' mean?
The Portuguese word verdura (pronounced ver-DOO-rah) is an important term for anyone learning Portuguese, especially if you plan to talk about food, cooking, or healthy eating. In its simplest form, verdura means 'vegetable.' It refers to edible plants or parts of plants that are typically savory and consumed as part of a meal. Think of leafy greens, root vegetables, or even things like tomatoes and cucumbers, which are botanically fruits but commonly used as vegetables in cooking.
When you hear people using verdura, they are usually talking about the general category of vegetables. It's a common word you'll encounter in grocery stores, markets, restaurants, and everyday conversations about food. You might hear it in phrases like 'comprar verduras' (to buy vegetables) or 'comer verduras' (to eat vegetables).
§ When do people use 'verdura'?
You'll use verdura in a variety of situations. Here are some common ones:
- At the grocery store or market: If you're making a shopping list or asking where to find certain items, verdura is the word you need.
- In a restaurant: When looking at a menu or describing what you want to eat, verdura helps you talk about side dishes or ingredients.
- Talking about healthy eating: If you're discussing nutrition or diets, verdura is essential.
- In recipes: Many Portuguese recipes will list verduras as ingredients.
It's a straightforward word, but understanding its nuances can make your Portuguese sound much more natural. While 'vegetal' also exists in Portuguese and translates to 'vegetable,' verdura is far more commonly used in everyday conversation, especially when referring to vegetables as food items. 'Vegetal' might be used in more scientific or botanical contexts, but for daily use, stick with verdura.
§ Examples of 'verdura' in context:
- DEFINITION
- Vegetable, a plant or part of a plant used as food.
Eu gosto de comer muita verdura para ser saudável.
Translation hint: "I like to eat a lot of vegetables to be healthy."
Onde posso comprar verdura fresca?
Translation hint: "Where can I buy fresh vegetables?"
Minha avó planta suas próprias verduras no jardim.
Translation hint: "My grandmother grows her own vegetables in the garden."
Para o jantar, teremos frango com verduras cozidas.
Translation hint: "For dinner, we will have chicken with cooked vegetables."
Ele não é muito fã de verdura, mas sabe que é importante comer.
Translation hint: "He's not a big fan of vegetables, but he knows it's important to eat them."
Understanding verdura and how it's used will definitely boost your confidence when discussing food in Portuguese. It's a fundamental word that opens up many conversational possibilities, whether you're ordering food, cooking, or simply chatting about healthy habits. Keep practicing these examples, and you'll master it in no time!
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Eu gosto de comer verdura todos os dias.
I like to eat vegetables every day.
Minha mãe cozinha verdura muito bem.
My mom cooks vegetables very well.
Precisamos comprar verdura fresca para o jantar.
We need to buy fresh vegetables for dinner.
Você come verdura?
Do you eat vegetables?
A salada tem muita verdura.
The salad has a lot of vegetables.
Eu prefiro verdura orgânica.
I prefer organic vegetables.
Vamos fazer uma sopa de verdura.
Let's make a vegetable soup.
Este prato tem pouca verdura.
This dish has little vegetable.
É importante comer verdura para ser saudável.
It's important to eat vegetables to be healthy.
Onde posso comprar boa verdura?
Where can I buy good vegetables?
Often Confused With
Both 'verdura' and 'vegetal' mean 'vegetable.' 'Verdura' is very common for leafy greens, while 'vegetal' is a broader term.
While 'verdura' is for general vegetables, 'legume' often refers to botanically fruit-like vegetables (like zucchini) or pods (like beans).
'Hortaliça' is very similar to 'verdura,' referring to garden-grown produce, and often overlaps significantly.
Grammar Patterns
Idioms & Expressions
"ser a verdura do diabo"
Be the devil's vegetable, something very bad or unpleasant.
Essa situação é a verdura do diabo. (This situation is the devil's vegetable.)
informal"estar na verdura"
Be in the vegetable, to be in a good financial situation or in a good phase of life.
Ele está na verdura depois de conseguir aquele emprego. (He's in the vegetable after getting that job.)
informal"ficar de verdura"
Stay of vegetable, to be left with nothing, to lose everything.
Depois da crise, muita gente ficou de verdura. (After the crisis, many people were left with nothing.)
informal"dar verdura"
Give vegetable, to give someone a hard time, to annoy someone.
Pare de me dar verdura com essas perguntas! (Stop giving me vegetable with these questions!)
informal"verdura e carne"
Vegetable and meat, to have both good and bad things in life, or a mix of different elements.
A vida é assim, verdura e carne. (Life is like that, vegetable and meat.)
neutral"colher verdura"
Harvest vegetable, to reap the consequences of one's actions, usually negative.
Ele está colhendo a verdura do que plantou. (He is harvesting the vegetable of what he planted.)
neutral"a verdura da vida"
The vegetable of life, the essence or vitality of life.
A simplicidade é a verdura da vida. (Simplicity is the vegetable of life.)
formal"ter verdura na horta"
Have vegetable in the garden, to have resources or options available.
Não se preocupe, ainda temos verdura na horta. (Don't worry, we still have vegetable in the garden.)
informal"não ter verdura"
Not have vegetable, to be without resources or options, to be in a bad situation.
Ele não tem verdura para pagar as contas. (He doesn't have vegetable to pay the bills.)
informal"uma verdura fresca"
A fresh vegetable, someone who is naive or easily fooled.
Não seja uma verdura fresca, abra os olhos! (Don't be a fresh vegetable, open your eyes!)
informalEasily Confused
'Legume' in Portuguese is often confused with 'verdura' because both can refer to plant-based foods. However, 'legume' specifically refers to vegetables that are botanically fruits (like tomatoes or cucumbers) or pods (like beans and peas), whereas 'verdura' is broader.
'Verdura' is a general term for green leafy vegetables and can encompass many types of 'legumes.' 'Legume' is more specific and includes things we might call fruits in English, but use as vegetables in cooking.
Eu adoro cozinhar com vários legumes, como abobrinha e cenoura. (I love cooking with various legumes, like zucchini and carrots.)
'Hortaliça' is very similar to 'verdura' and can sometimes be used interchangeably, leading to confusion. It also refers to plants cultivated in a garden for food.
While 'verdura' often emphasizes the green, leafy aspect, 'hortaliça' is a broader term for garden produce, including roots, stems, leaves, and fruits that are not trees. They often overlap significantly.
Minha avó tem uma horta cheia de hortaliças frescas. (My grandmother has a garden full of fresh garden vegetables.)
Many foods we consider 'vegetables' in English are botanically 'frutas' (fruits) in Portuguese, causing confusion. For example, a tomato is a 'fruta' in Portuguese.
'Verdura' is about the culinary use (vegetable), while 'fruta' is about the botanical classification (fruit). Some 'verduras' can also be 'frutas' botanically.
O tomate é uma fruta, mas usamos como verdura em muitas receitas. (The tomato is a fruit, but we use it as a vegetable in many recipes.)
'Planta' means 'plant' in general. Learners might confuse 'verdura' with 'planta' because 'verdura' is a type of plant used for food.
'Planta' is the overarching category for all plant life. 'Verdura' is a specific subset of plants that are cultivated and consumed as vegetables.
Essa verdura é uma planta muito saudável para a sua dieta. (This vegetable is a very healthy plant for your diet.)
'Vegetal' means 'vegetable' in Portuguese, just like 'verdura.' This can be confusing because both terms seem to mean the same thing.
While 'vegetal' can be a direct translation of 'vegetable,' in common Portuguese usage, 'verdura' often refers specifically to green, leafy vegetables. 'Vegetal' can be more encompassing but is sometimes less common than 'verdura' for general green veggies.
Precisamos comer mais vegetal para ter uma vida saudável. (We need to eat more vegetables to have a healthy life.)
Sentence Patterns
Eu como [verdura] todos os dias.
Eu como verdura todos os dias. (I eat vegetables every day.)
Gosto de [verduras] frescas.
Gosto de verduras frescas. (I like fresh vegetables.)
Qual é a sua [verdura] favorita?
Qual é a sua verdura favorita? (What is your favorite vegetable?)
Precisamos comprar mais [verduras].
Precisamos comprar mais verduras. (We need to buy more vegetables.)
Muitas [verduras] são ricas em vitaminas.
Muitas verduras são ricas em vitaminas. (Many vegetables are rich in vitamins.)
Ela adicionou [verduras] ao prato principal.
Ela adicionou verduras ao prato principal. (She added vegetables to the main dish.)
O consumo regular de [verduras] contribui para uma boa saúde.
O consumo regular de verduras contribui para uma boa saúde. (Regular consumption of vegetables contributes to good health.)
A sopa estava cheia de [verduras] saborosas.
A sopa estava cheia de verduras saborosas. (The soup was full of tasty vegetables.)
How to Use It
Verdura is one of those words that will help you sound much more like a native speaker. Many learners try to translate “vegetable” directly, and while “vegetal” does exist in Portuguese, it’s not commonly used for food items. Verdura specifically refers to green leafy vegetables like lettuce, kale, spinach, etc. You’ll hear it often in contexts like grocery shopping or when discussing healthy eating. For other vegetables (like carrots, potatoes, tomatoes), you would typically use legumes. So, think verdura for greens, and legumes for most other non-fruit produce.
A common mistake is using “vegetal” to refer to vegetables you eat. While technically a word, it sounds unnatural and might be understood as referring to plants in a botanical sense, not food. For instance, saying “Eu gosto de comer muitos vegetais” would sound a bit odd; a native speaker would likely say “Eu gosto de comer muitas verduras e legumes.” Another mistake is using “verduras” for all vegetables. Remember, it's primarily for green, leafy ones. If you're talking about a mixed bag of vegetables, “legumes” is a safer bet, or simply listing them out.
Tips
verdura vs. vegetal
While verdura and vegetal both translate to 'vegetable,' verdura is more commonly used in everyday Brazilian Portuguese to refer to leafy greens or vegetables in general. Vegetal is a broader term that can also include plants not typically eaten, or be used in a more scientific context.
Common verdura examples
Some common verduras you'll encounter are: alface (lettuce), espinafre (spinach), couve (kale/collard greens), and rúcula (arugula).
Plural form
The plural of verdura is verduras. For example, 'I need to buy some vegetables' would be 'Eu preciso comprar algumas verduras.'
Using in sentences
You can use verdura in sentences like: 'Eu gosto de comer verdura no almoço.' (I like to eat vegetables for lunch.) or 'Esta salada tem muitas verduras frescas.' (This salad has many fresh vegetables.)
Brazilian diet
Verduras are a staple in the Brazilian diet, often accompanying rice and beans (arroz e feijão). Don't be surprised to see a side of sautéed greens with many meals.
Grocery shopping
When you go to a market (feira or supermercado) in Brazil, look for the section labeled 'Verduras' or 'Hortifruti' to find your fresh produce.
Context is key
While verdura generally means 'vegetable,' in some specific contexts, it might refer more to leafy greens. However, for a general 'vegetable' at A1 level, verdura is a safe bet.
False friend with 'greenery'
Be careful not to confuse verdura with the English 'greenery' which refers to foliage. While both relate to green plants, verdura specifically means edible vegetables.
Related terms
As you advance, you might learn terms like legumes (which often refers to non-leafy vegetables like carrots or potatoes) and hortaliças (a broader term for garden produce, including both verduras and legumes).
Practice speaking
Try to incorporate verdura into your daily Portuguese practice. Describe your favorite verduras or what verduras you ate for dinner. The more you use it, the more natural it becomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsBoth 'verdura' and 'vegetal' can mean 'vegetable'. However, 'verdura' often refers specifically to leafy greens or green vegetables like lettuce, spinach, or kale. 'Vegetal' is a broader term for any plant, and in culinary contexts, it can encompass all vegetables, including root vegetables, fruits that are botanically vegetables (like tomatoes), etc.
Example:
- Eu adoro comer verduras no meu almoço. (I love eating greens with my lunch.)
- Os vegetais são importantes para uma dieta saudável. (Vegetables are important for a healthy diet.)
No, 'verdura' is specifically for vegetables, especially the green, leafy kind. Fruits are typically referred to as 'frutas'.
Example:
- Comprei alface e couve, que são minhas verduras favoritas. (I bought lettuce and kale, which are my favorite greens/vegetables.)
- As frutas da estação estão deliciosas. (The seasonal fruits are delicious.)
'Verdura' is a singular noun, but it can be used to refer to vegetables in general, or a single green vegetable. The plural form is 'verduras'.
Example:
- Esta verdura é fresca. (This vegetable/green is fresh.)
- Nós precisamos de mais verduras para a salada. (We need more vegetables/greens for the salad.)
You can say 'uma verdura' if you're referring to a green vegetable, or 'um vegetal' for a more general 'a vegetable'.
Example:
- Quero apenas uma verdura. (I only want a green vegetable.)
- Ele comeu um vegetal diferente hoje. (He ate a different vegetable today today.)
Common 'verduras' in Brazil include 'alface' (lettuce), 'couve' (kale/collard greens), 'espinafre' (spinach), 'agrião' (watercress), and 'rúcula' (arugula).
Example:
- A salada tinha muita verdura, como alface e couve. (The salad had a lot of greens, like lettuce and kale.)
Yes, absolutely! It's very common to use 'verdura' when talking about ingredients or dishes.
Example:
- Preciso cortar a verdura para a sopa. (I need to cut the vegetables/greens for the soup.)
- Que tipo de verdura você vai usar? (What kind of vegetable/green are you going to use?)
'Verdura' is used in both European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese, though its specific connotations (often focusing on leafy greens) are consistent across both.
Example:
- Em Portugal, comemos muita verdura. (In Portugal, we eat a lot of vegetables/greens.)
- No Brasil, a verdura é essencial na feijoada. (In Brazil, greens are essential in feijoada.)
The plural of 'verdura' is 'verduras'. You simply add an 's' to the end.
Example:
- Eu comprei uma verdura. (I bought one vegetable/green.)
- Eu comprei muitas verduras. (I bought many vegetables/greens.)
While 'verdura' itself doesn't inherently imply freshness, it's often used in contexts where freshness is desirable or expected, especially when referring to fresh produce.
Example:
- Esta verdura é bem fresquinha. (This vegetable/green is very fresh.)
Yes, 'verdura' is definitely considered a healthy food! It's rich in vitamins and nutrients.
Example:
- Comer verdura é bom para a saúde. (Eating vegetables/greens is good for your health.)
Test Yourself 60 questions
Eu como muita ___ para ser saudável. (I eat a lot of ___ to be healthy.)
The sentence talks about eating something healthy, and 'verdura' (vegetable) fits this context perfectly. 'Carne' is meat, 'doce' is candy/sweet, and 'pão' is bread.
Qual é a sua ___ favorita? (What is your favorite ___?)
The question asks about a favorite type of food. 'Verdura' (vegetable) is a common category for favorite foods. 'Bebida' is drink, 'fruta' is fruit, and 'cidade' is city.
Minha mãe sempre compra ___ fresca no mercado. (My mother always buys fresh ___ at the market.)
Markets are places where fresh produce is bought. 'Verdura' (vegetable) is something typically bought fresh at a market. 'Água' is water, 'roupa' is clothes, and 'livro' is book.
Precisamos de mais ___ para a salada. (We need more ___ for the salad.)
Salads are typically made with vegetables. 'Verdura' (vegetable) is the appropriate choice here. 'Arroz' is rice, 'carne' is meat, and 'chocolate' is chocolate.
O coelho come muita ___. (The rabbit eats a lot of ___.)
Rabbits are known for eating vegetables. 'Verdura' (vegetable) is the correct food item for a rabbit. 'Pizza', 'peixe' (fish), and 'macarrão' (pasta) are not typical rabbit food.
No jantar, eu comi frango e ___. (For dinner, I ate chicken and ___.)
It's common to eat vegetables as a side dish with chicken for dinner. 'Verdura' (vegetable) fits this context. 'Bolo' is cake, 'café' is coffee, and 'suco' is juice.
Write a short sentence saying you like a specific vegetable in Portuguese. For example, 'I like carrots.'
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Eu gosto de brócolis.
Translate the following sentence into Portuguese: 'The vegetable is green.'
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A verdura é verde.
Write a sentence in Portuguese stating that a specific vegetable is healthy. For example, 'Spinach is healthy.'
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Cenoura é saudável.
What is the speaker's favorite vegetable?
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Eu compro verduras no mercado. Gosto muito de verduras frescas. Minha verdura favorita é tomate. Tomate é uma verdura vermelha.
What is the speaker's favorite vegetable?
The passage states: 'Minha verdura favorita é tomate.'
The passage states: 'Minha verdura favorita é tomate.'
Why are vegetables good for you according to the text?
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Para um almoço saudável, você pode comer arroz, feijão e verdura. As verduras dão muitas vitaminas. Uma salada de verdura é uma boa opção.
Why are vegetables good for you according to the text?
The passage says: 'As verduras dão muitas vitaminas.'
The passage says: 'As verduras dão muitas vitaminas.'
Which of these is mentioned as a vegetable the speaker eats for dinner?
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No jantar, eu sempre como uma verdura. Às vezes, como batata, que é uma verdura. Outras vezes, como alface.
Which of these is mentioned as a vegetable the speaker eats for dinner?
The passage states: 'Outras vezes, como alface.'
The passage states: 'Outras vezes, como alface.'
What do I like to eat every day?
Where does my mother buy fresh vegetables?
What is being asked about my favorite?
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Eu preciso comprar verdura para o jantar.
Focus: ver-DU-ra
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Adicione mais verdura ao seu prato.
Focus: a-di-ci-O-ne
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Comer verdura é bom para a saúde.
Focus: sa-Ú-de
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Eu sempre tento incluir muitas ___ no meu jantar. (I always try to include many ___ in my dinner.)
The sentence is about healthy eating habits and incorporating plant-based foods into dinner. 'Verduras' (vegetables) fits this context perfectly, unlike fruits, sweets, or meats, which represent different food groups.
Para uma dieta saudável, é importante comer uma variedade de ___. (For a healthy diet, it's important to eat a variety of ___.)
This sentence emphasizes the importance of diverse food groups for a healthy diet. 'Verduras' (vegetables) aligns with this concept, promoting balanced nutrition. Pastas, breads, and drinks don't convey the same message of variety in healthy eating as vegetables do.
Minha avó cultiva suas próprias ___ no jardim. (My grandmother grows her own ___ in the garden.)
The sentence describes gardening for food. 'Verduras' (vegetables) is the most fitting choice, as they are commonly grown for consumption. Flowers, trees, and herbs, while also grown in gardens, don't typically represent the main food crops implied here.
No supermercado, a seção de ___ é a minha favorita. (At the supermarket, the ___ section is my favorite.)
This sentence expresses a preference for a specific section of the supermarket. 'Verduras' (vegetables) indicates a preference for fresh, healthy produce. Sweets, dairy, and frozen foods represent different categories.
O chef usou muitas ___ frescas para preparar a salada. (The chef used many fresh ___ to prepare the salad.)
The context is preparing a salad, which primarily consists of fresh plant-based ingredients. 'Verduras' (vegetables) is the most appropriate choice. Meats, fruits, and cheeses are not typical primary components of a traditional salad, although they can be additions.
Para ter um prato colorido, adicione várias ___ de cores diferentes. (To have a colorful dish, add several ___ of different colors.)
The sentence emphasizes creating a visually appealing, colorful dish using food items. 'Verduras' (vegetables) come in a wide array of colors and are commonly used to add visual appeal and nutritional value to dishes. Grains, sauces, and pasta do not offer the same variety of natural colors.
Qual destas palavras NÃO é uma verdura?
Maçã é uma fruta, as outras são verduras.
Se você quer uma refeição saudável, o que você deve incluir no seu prato?
Verduras frescas são essenciais para uma refeição saudável.
No supermercado, em qual seção você encontraria 'verduras'?
Hortifrúti é a seção do supermercado onde se encontram frutas, verduras e legumes.
Um tomate é sempre considerado uma verdura na culinária portuguesa.
Embora botanicamente seja uma fruta, na culinária o tomate é frequentemente usado como verdura.
Comer muitas verduras ajuda a manter uma boa saúde.
As verduras são ricas em vitaminas e minerais, contribuindo para uma boa saúde.
Para cozinhar, é melhor usar verduras estragadas para economizar dinheiro.
Verduras estragadas podem ser prejudiciais à saúde e não devem ser usadas na culinária.
What does the speaker always include in their lunch?
What is recommended for a healthy diet?
What does the speaker's grandmother plant?
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Qual é a sua verdura favorita?
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Comer verdura é importante para a saúde.
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Você comprou verdura fresca hoje?
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Imagine you are at a Portuguese farmers' market. Describe three different 'verduras' you would buy and why. Use complete sentences.
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No mercado, eu compraria brócolis porque é saudável. Também levaria espinafre para uma salada e couve para fazer sopa.
You're planning a healthy meal. List three 'verduras' you would include in your recipe and explain their role in the dish. (e.g., 'A cenoura adiciona doçura à sopa.')
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Para uma refeição saudável, eu usaria alface para uma salada crocante, tomate para dar sabor e cor, e pepino para refrescar.
Write a short paragraph about your favorite 'verdura'. Describe its taste, how you usually eat it, and why you like it.
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Minha verdura favorita é o espinafre. Adoro seu sabor levemente amargo e como-o geralmente refogado com alho. Gosto porque é muito nutritivo.
De acordo com o texto, por que as pessoas devem incluir mais verduras na dieta?
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Muitas pessoas tentam incluir mais verduras na sua dieta diária. Elas são uma fonte excelente de vitaminas e minerais, ajudando a manter a saúde em dia. No Brasil, é comum encontrar uma grande variedade de verduras frescas nos mercados locais.
De acordo com o texto, por que as pessoas devem incluir mais verduras na dieta?
O texto afirma que 'Elas são uma fonte excelente de vitaminas e minerais'.
O texto afirma que 'Elas são uma fonte excelente de vitaminas e minerais'.
Qual verdura é mencionada como ingrediente do caldo verde em Portugal?
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Em Portugal, o consumo de verduras é uma parte importante da culinária tradicional. Pratos como caldo verde, que utiliza couve galega, são muito populares. A diversidade de verduras disponíveis reflete a riqueza agrícola do país.
Qual verdura é mencionada como ingrediente do caldo verde em Portugal?
O texto menciona 'Pratos como caldo verde, que utiliza couve galega'.
O texto menciona 'Pratos como caldo verde, que utiliza couve galega'.
O que devemos procurar ao escolher verduras frescas?
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Escolher verduras frescas é essencial para garantir o melhor sabor e os nutrientes. Ao comprar, procure por folhas vibrantes e sem manchas. Verduras orgânicas, embora mais caras, são preferidas por muitos por não terem pesticidas.
O que devemos procurar ao escolher verduras frescas?
O texto aconselha a 'procurar por folhas vibrantes e sem manchas'.
O texto aconselha a 'procurar por folhas vibrantes e sem manchas'.
Para uma dieta equilibrada, é essencial incluir muitas ____.
The sentence discusses a balanced diet and what to include, making 'verduras' (vegetables) the most appropriate fit. The other options don't fit the nutritional context as well for 'many'.
Minha avó sempre me dizia para comer todas as minhas ____ para crescer forte.
This sentence refers to advice from a grandmother about growing strong, which is commonly associated with eating vegetables ('verduras').
No mercado, as ____ frescas estavam em promoção hoje.
The context is a market and fresh items on sale, which strongly suggests 'verduras' (fresh vegetables).
Ele detesta cozinhar, mas sempre compra ____ para salada.
Despite disliking cooking, the person buys something for salad. 'Verduras' (vegetables) are a key component of salads.
A sopa caseira da minha mãe é sempre deliciosa, cheia de diferentes ____.
A delicious homemade soup, especially one that is 'full of different' ingredients, often contains various vegetables ('verduras').
Para o jantar, vou preparar um prato com frango e muitas ____ cozidas no vapor.
The sentence describes a dinner dish with chicken and something steamed. 'Verduras' (vegetables) are commonly steamed as a side dish.
Qual das seguintes opções NÃO é considerada uma verdura no sentido culinário?
Frango é uma carne, enquanto cenoura, alface e espinafre são exemplos de verduras.
Em qual das frases a palavra 'verdura' é usada corretamente?
A palavra 'verdura' refere-se a um vegetal usado na alimentação. As outras opções usam a palavra de forma incorreta ou em um contexto sem sentido.
Se você está preparando uma salada, qual item é essencialmente uma 'verdura'?
Embora botanicamente o tomate seja uma fruta, no contexto culinário, ele é frequentemente categorizado e usado como uma verdura em saladas e pratos salgados. Pão, arroz e queijo não são verduras.
A palavra 'verdura' pode se referir a uma folha verde escura como o espinafre.
Sim, espinafre é um exemplo comum de verdura, especialmente uma folha verde escura usada na culinária.
Todos os vegetais são chamados de 'verdura' em português.
Não. Embora 'verdura' seja um tipo de vegetal, a palavra 'vegetal' é mais abrangente, incluindo legumes, frutas (em alguns contextos culinários) e outros itens, enquanto 'verdura' foca mais nas folhas e caules usados como alimento, ou frutos que são utilizados como legumes.
Batata é um exemplo de verdura.
A batata é um tubérculo, classificado como um legume, não como uma verdura.
This sentence emphasizes the healthy aspect of 'verdura' in a meal, placing it naturally within the context of preparing food.
This sentence highlights the abundance and choice of 'verdura', reflecting a common C1 scenario of describing a rich selection.
This sentence focuses on the importance of 'verdura' for a balanced diet, a more complex concept suited for C1 learners.
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verdura vs. vegetal
While verdura and vegetal both translate to 'vegetable,' verdura is more commonly used in everyday Brazilian Portuguese to refer to leafy greens or vegetables in general. Vegetal is a broader term that can also include plants not typically eaten, or be used in a more scientific context.
Common verdura examples
Some common verduras you'll encounter are: alface (lettuce), espinafre (spinach), couve (kale/collard greens), and rúcula (arugula).
Plural form
The plural of verdura is verduras. For example, 'I need to buy some vegetables' would be 'Eu preciso comprar algumas verduras.'
Using in sentences
You can use verdura in sentences like: 'Eu gosto de comer verdura no almoço.' (I like to eat vegetables for lunch.) or 'Esta salada tem muitas verduras frescas.' (This salad has many fresh vegetables.)
Example
É importante comer muitas verduras.
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a conta
A1The bill or check (in a restaurant).
a gosto
A2To taste, according to one's preference for flavor.
à la carte
A2À la carte, ordering individual dishes from a menu.
à mão
A2By hand (e.g., prepare by hand), done manually.
à mesa
A2At the table, referring to dining.
à parte
A2Aside; separately, served separately.
à pressa
A2In a hurry, with great haste.
à saúde
A2A toast, meaning 'to health' or 'cheers'.
a vapor
A2Steamed; cooked by steam.
à vontade
A2At ease/As much as you want; freely, comfortably.
