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veggies

[/ˈvɛdʒiz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural form)
vegetais
1. Informal plural of vegetable; edible plants or plant parts
I eat my veggies every day to stay healthy.
Como meus vegetais todos os dias para ficar saudável.
2. A variety of vegetables, often used in casual conversation
The market has fresh veggies on sale this week.
O mercado tem vegetais frescos em promoção esta semana.
Synonyms
vegetablesproducegreens
Antonyms
meatfruits

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vegetais
Most common term; informal context preferred
Rio de Janeiro
verdura
Often used for leafy vegetables specifically
São Paulo
hortaliças
More formal alternative
Portugal
vegetais
Standard term; 'legumes' also used for vegetables

Related Idioms & Phrases

eat your veggies - consume vegetables for health
veggie out - relax or take it easy
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