Vegetables in Spanish

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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Talking about Vegetables in Spanish

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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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