Day 27: Las Verduras (Vegetables) Part – II
¡Hola, verduras lovers! Welcome to Day 27 of our Spanish language journey. Today, we’re back in the produce section, adding even more color to our Spanish vocabulary lists. Remember, learning Spanish vocabulary is like tending a garden – the more diverse your word-plants, the more vibrant your language skills become!
Let’s dig into this fresh batch of veggie vocab:
| El brócoli eyl bro-ko-lee | Broccoli |
| La coliflor laa coli-flor | Cauliflower |
El ajo | Garlic |
| La lechuga laa ley-choo-gaa | Lettuce |
| La espinaca laa eys-pee-naa-kaa | Spinach |
| El pepino eyl pey-pee-no | Cucumber |
| Los guisantes los gee-saan-teys (‘t’ has a soft sound) | Peas |
| La berenjena laa bey-reyn-khey-naa | Aubergine |
Now, let’s take a short quiz! Match the following veggies to their correct Spanish names!
1.  | a. La berenjena |
2.  | b. Los guisantes |
3.  | c. La lechuga |
4.  | d. El ajo |
5.  | e. El pepino |
Answers:
1 – d
2 – e
3 – a
4 – b
5 – c
You’re well on your way to becoming a Spanish-speaking chef. Remember, expanding your Spanish vocabulary with practical words like these is key to language fluency.
To reinforce your learning:
- Next time you’re cooking, try naming the vegetables in Spanish as you use them.
- Create a mock grocery list in Spanish, including these veggies.
- Challenge yourself to describe your favorite vegetable dish using as many Spanish words as possible.
Keep nurturing your Spanish vocabulary, and soon you’ll be chatting about cuisine like a native speaker. Enjoy your meal and keep learning!
