verduraria

[ver-du-ra-ˈri-ə]

nounfemininepl: verduarias

vegetable shop; greengrocer's

1. A shop or store that sells vegetables and fresh produce

She bought fresh tomatoes at the verduraria on the corner.

Ela comprou tomates frescos na verduraria da esquina.

2. The business or trade of selling vegetables

He works in the vegetable business, or verduraria.

Ele trabalha na verduraria há muitos anos.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

verduraria

Most common term for vegetable shop

Rio de Janeiro

quitanda

Alternative regional term often preferred

São Paulo

hortifrúti

Modern commercial term gaining popularity

Portugal

loja de verduras

More formal descriptor used instead of verduraria

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