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leafy green

[ˈliːfi ɡriːn]
noun/adjectivepl: leafy greens
folha verde
1. A green vegetable with large edible leaves, typically used in salads or cooked as a side dish
Spinach and kale are popular leafy greens that are very nutritious.
Espinafre e couve são folhas verdes populares que são muito nutritivas.
2. Vegetables belonging to the cruciferous or other families with prominent foliage used for consumption
Doctors recommend eating more leafy greens for better health.
Os médicos recomendam comer mais folhas verdes para melhor saúde.
Synonyms
green vegetablesalad greengreensverdura folhosa
Antonyms
root vegetablelegume

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
folha verde
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
verdura
Often used interchangeably with folha verde
São Paulo
folha verde
Standard usage in commercial and culinary contexts
Portugal
hortaliça folhosa
More formal/technical term used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

eat your greens
deep greens
comer suas verduras
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