cucumber
A cucumber is a long vegetable with green skin and watery white flesh that is often eaten raw in salads. It belongs to the same plant family as melons and pumpkins and is known for its refreshing and cooling taste.
Ejemplos
3 de 5I usually add sliced cucumber to my sandwiches for a crunchy texture.
I usually add sliced cucumber to my sandwiches for a crunchy texture.
The recipe requires finely diced cucumber to be incorporated into the chilled soup.
The recipe requires finely diced cucumber to be incorporated into the chilled soup.
Do you want some cucumber sticks with your dip?
Do you want some cucumber sticks with your dip?
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Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Remember 'Cucumbers are Cool' to help you remember the idiom 'cool as a cucumber' and its refreshing taste.
Quiz rápido
A _____ is a long, green vegetable that is perfect for a summer salad.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: cucumber
Ejemplos
I usually add sliced cucumber to my sandwiches for a crunchy texture.
everydayI usually add sliced cucumber to my sandwiches for a crunchy texture.
The recipe requires finely diced cucumber to be incorporated into the chilled soup.
formalThe recipe requires finely diced cucumber to be incorporated into the chilled soup.
Do you want some cucumber sticks with your dip?
informalDo you want some cucumber sticks with your dip?
Botanically, the cucumber is classified as a fruit because it contains seeds and develops from a flower.
academicBotanically, the cucumber is classified as a fruit because it contains seeds and develops from a flower.
Our international supply chain ensures that cucumbers are available throughout the winter season.
businessOur international supply chain ensures that cucumbers are available throughout the winter season.
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Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
cool as a cucumber
very calm and relaxed
cucumber water
water flavored with cucumber slices
sea cucumber
a marine animal shaped like a cucumber
Se confunde a menudo con
Zucchini is a squash that is usually cooked, whereas cucumber is typically eaten raw and has a higher water content.
A pickle is a cucumber that has been preserved in vinegar or brine.
Notas de uso
The word 'cucumber' is a countable noun. Use it in the singular for one whole vegetable and the plural for more than one.
Errores comunes
Learners sometimes misspell it as 'cucomber'. Also, some learners confuse it with 'courgette' (the UK term for zucchini).
Truco para recordar
Remember 'Cucumbers are Cool' to help you remember the idiom 'cool as a cucumber' and its refreshing taste.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Middle English 'cucomber', which comes from the Old French 'cocombre'.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
Cucumbers are widely used in beauty treatments, specifically placed over the eyes to reduce puffiness and hydrate the skin.
Quiz rápido
A _____ is a long, green vegetable that is perfect for a summer salad.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: cucumber
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