{"id":137124,"date":"2023-09-03T11:09:34","date_gmt":"2023-09-03T15:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/vegetables-in-spanish\/"},"modified":"2025-02-19T07:10:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T12:10:19","slug":"vegetables-in-spanish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/spanish\/vegetables-in-spanish\/","title":{"rendered":"100 Vegetables in Spanish"},"content":{"rendered":"

Imagine strolling through vibrant markets in Madrid or Barcelona, confidently pointing out the freshest tomate<\/em> (tomato) for your salad or the perfect calabac\u00edn<\/em> (zucchini) for a mouthwatering dish.<\/p>\n

That dream will be a little closer after finishing this post on common (and not-so-common) vegetables in Spanish, so read on to get started.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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How to Say “Vegetables” in Spanish:\u00a0Verduras<\/em><\/h2>\n

The word for “vegetable” in Spanish is verdura<\/strong>, <\/em>while “vegetables” is verduras<\/strong>.<\/em> The word verdura<\/em> has its roots in Latin, deriving from verde,<\/em> which means “green.”<\/p>\n

In Spanish, verdura<\/em> refers to various types of edible plants, primarily vegetables. It’s worth noting that while the word itself is feminine, it’s commonly used to refer to both masculine and feminine nouns.<\/p>\n

Here are a couple of example sentences:<\/p>\n

Aseg\u00farate de incluir verdura<\/strong> en todas tus comidas para mantener una dieta saludable.<\/em>\u00a0(Make sure to include vegetables in all your meals to maintain a healthy diet.)<\/p>\n

Me encanta cocinar con verduras<\/strong> frescas.<\/em>\u00a0(I love cooking with fresh vegetables.)<\/p>\n

En esta receta, las verduras<\/strong> son el ingrediente principal.<\/em>\u00a0(In this recipe, the vegetables are the main ingredient.)<\/p>\n

Vegetable Vocabulary in Spanish<\/h2>\n

Root Vegetables<\/h3>\n

A root vegetable is a type of edible plant where the part that is consumed is the underground portion, typically the root, tuber or bulb. Root vegetables often store a significant amount of nutrients and energy in their underground parts, making them valuable sources of vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Spanish<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Verduras de ra\u00edz <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Root vegetables<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La zanahoria <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Carrot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La papa <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Potato<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La batata <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Sweet potato<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El r\u00e1bano <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Radish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El nabo <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Turnip<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La remolacha <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Beet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El nabo sueco <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Rutabaga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La chiriv\u00eda <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Parsnip<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La cebolla <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Onion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Cruciferous Vegetables<\/h3>\n

These delicious veggies are known for their distinctive four-petal cross-shaped flowers, which is where the name “cruciferous” originates. They’re highly nutritious and are often recognized for their potential health benefits, including being rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Spanish<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Las verduras cruc\u00edferas <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Cruciferous Vegetables<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El br\u00f3coli <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Broccoli<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La coliflor <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Cauliflower<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El repollo <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Cabbage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La col de bruselas <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Brussels sprout<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La col rizada <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Kale<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Las hojas de berza <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Collard greens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El bok choy <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Bok choy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El r\u00e1bano daikon <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Daikon radish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La r\u00facula <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Arugula<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El berro <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Watercress<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Las hojas de mostaza <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Mustard greens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Las hojas de nabo <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Turnip greens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El r\u00e1bano picante <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Horseradish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Legumes and Pods<\/h3>\n

A legume is a type of plant whose fruit is enclosed in a pod. They play a significant role in agriculture and human diets due to their nutritional value and ability to fix nitrogen in the soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Spanish<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Las legumbres <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Legumes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Los garbanzos <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Chickpeas \/ Garbanzo beans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Los frijoles negros <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Black beans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Los frijoles rojos <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Kidney beans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Los frijoles pintos <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Pinto beans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Los frijoles blancos <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Navy beans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Las habas <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Lima beans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Los frijoles mungo <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Mung beans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Los frijoles azuki <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Adzuki beans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Los frijoles ar\u00e1ndano <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Cranberry beans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Las habas <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Favabeans\/Broad beans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Los guisantes verdes <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Green peas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Las vainas de guisantes <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Snow peas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Los guisantes crujientes <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Snap peas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Las lentejas partidas <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Split peas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Las alubias ojo negro <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Black-eyed peas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Las habas de soja <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Soybeans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Las edamames <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Edamame<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Las lentejas <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Lentils<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Las lentejas rojas <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Red lentils<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Las lentejas verdes <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Green lentils<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Allium Vegetables<\/h3>\n

Allium vegetables belong to the Alliaceae family and are known for their distinct flavor and aroma. They’re widely used in cooking to enhance the taste of various dishes and also offer potential health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Spanish<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Las verduras allium <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Allium vegetables<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La cebolla <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Onion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El ajo <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Garlic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El chalote <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Shallot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El puerro <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Leeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El ceboll\u00edn <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Scallion\/Green onion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La cebollina <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Chive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Leafy Greens<\/h3>\n

These leafy greens are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, making them important components of a healthy diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Spanish<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Las verduras de hojas verdes <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Leafy greens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Las espinacas <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Spinach<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La col rizada <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Kale<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La lechuga <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Lettuce<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La lechuga iceberg <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Iceberg lettuce<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La lechuga romana <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Romaine lettuce<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La acelga suiza <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Swiss chard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Las hojas de berza <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Collard greens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La r\u00facula <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Arugula<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Las hojas de mostaza <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Mustard greens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Las hojas de nabo <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Turnip greens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Las hojas de remolacha <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Beet greens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El bok choy <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Bok choy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El berro <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Watercress<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La achicoria roja <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Radicchio<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La endibia <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Endive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La escarola <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Escarole<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La lechuga romana <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Romaine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La col <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Cabbage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La acedera <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Sorrel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La verdolaga <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Purslane<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Miscellaneous Vegetables<\/h3>\n

These vegetables offer a wide range of flavors and textures, and they can be used in various culinary applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Spanish<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
El esp\u00e1rrago <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Asparagus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La alcachofa <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Artichokes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El quimbomb\u00f3 <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Okra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La berenjena <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Eggplant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El pepino <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Cucumber<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El pimiento <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Bell pepper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El tomate <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Tomato<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El tomatillo <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Tomatillo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El calabac\u00edn <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Zucchini<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El calabac\u00edn de verano <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Summer squash<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El calabac\u00edn de invierno <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Winter squash<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El apio <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Celery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El ruibarbo <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Rhubarb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Los brotes de bamb\u00fa <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Bamboo shoots<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El tupinambo <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Jerusalem artichokes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El colirr\u00e1bano <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Kohlrabi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El repollo chino <\/a>\n <\/i><\/td>Chinese cabbage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Regional Vegetables Across the Spanish-speaking World<\/h2>\n

Hungry for more? Here are some regional vegetables from different parts of the Spanish-speaking world:<\/p>\n