lettuce
A common green vegetable with large, thin leaves that are often eaten raw in salads or sandwiches. It is known for its high water content and crunchy texture.
Ejemplos
3 de 5I need to buy a fresh head of lettuce from the supermarket.
I need to buy a fresh head of lettuce from the supermarket.
The culinary staff must ensure the lettuce is washed thoroughly before serving.
The culinary staff must ensure the lettuce is washed thoroughly before serving.
Pass me the lettuce for my taco, please.
Pass me the lettuce for my taco, please.
Sinónimos
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Remember: 'Let us' (lettuce) eat a salad! Also, think of the 'L' in Leafy.
Quiz rápido
I would like some extra _____ on my chicken sandwich for a bit of crunch.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: lettuce
Ejemplos
I need to buy a fresh head of lettuce from the supermarket.
everydayI need to buy a fresh head of lettuce from the supermarket.
The culinary staff must ensure the lettuce is washed thoroughly before serving.
formalThe culinary staff must ensure the lettuce is washed thoroughly before serving.
Pass me the lettuce for my taco, please.
informalPass me the lettuce for my taco, please.
Agricultural studies indicate that lettuce grows best in cooler climates with consistent moisture.
academicAgricultural studies indicate that lettuce grows best in cooler climates with consistent moisture.
The recent drought has significantly increased the wholesale price of lettuce for our restaurant chain.
businessThe recent drought has significantly increased the wholesale price of lettuce for our restaurant chain.
Sinónimos
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
iceberg lettuce
a common type of round, crisp lettuce
romaine lettuce
a type of lettuce with long, sturdy leaves
lettuce wrap
a dish where lettuce leaves are used instead of bread
Se confunde a menudo con
Cabbage has much harder, thicker leaves and is often cooked, whereas lettuce is softer and usually eaten raw.
Notas de uso
Lettuce is often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the food in general, but you can use 'a lettuce' or 'lettuces' when referring to the whole plant or specific varieties.
Errores comunes
Learners often misspell the word as 'lettis' because of its pronunciation, or confuse it with cabbage due to their similar round shape.
Truco para recordar
Remember: 'Let us' (lettuce) eat a salad! Also, think of the 'L' in Leafy.
Origen de la palabra
From the Old French 'laitue', which comes from the Latin 'lactuca', derived from 'lac' (milk), because of the white milky sap in the plant's stems.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In American slang, 'lettuce' is sometimes used as a humorous term for paper money because both are green.
Quiz rápido
I would like some extra _____ on my chicken sandwich for a bit of crunch.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: lettuce
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