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vegetables

/ˈvɛdʒ.tə.bəlz/

Vegetables are parts of plants, such as roots, stems, or leaves, that people eat as food. They are typically consumed in savory dishes rather than as desserts and are essential for a healthy diet.

Ejemplos

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1

I usually buy fresh vegetables at the market every Saturday morning.

I typically purchase fresh plant-based foods at the local marketplace.

2

The consumption of green leafy vegetables is highly recommended for a balanced diet.

Eating green plant foods is strongly suggested for maintaining health.

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Don't forget to eat your veggies before you leave the table.

Make sure to finish your plant food before leaving your seat.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
vegetable
Verb
vegetate
Adjetivo
vegetal
Relacionado
vegetarianism
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Truco para recordar

Remember the 'table' in veg-e-table; you put these healthy green plants on your dinner table to eat.

Quiz rápido

To stay healthy, you should try to eat different types of _____ every day.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

Ejemplos

1

I usually buy fresh vegetables at the market every Saturday morning.

everyday

I typically purchase fresh plant-based foods at the local marketplace.

2

The consumption of green leafy vegetables is highly recommended for a balanced diet.

formal

Eating green plant foods is strongly suggested for maintaining health.

3

Don't forget to eat your veggies before you leave the table.

informal

Make sure to finish your plant food before leaving your seat.

4

Agricultural studies examine the growth patterns of various root vegetables in dry climates.

academic

Farming research looks at how different underground plant foods grow in dry weather.

5

Our supply chain ensures that organic vegetables reach the stores within twenty-four hours.

business

Our delivery system guarantees that natural plant foods arrive at shops quickly.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
vegetable
Verb
vegetate
Adjetivo
vegetal
Relacionado
vegetarianism

Colocaciones comunes

fresh vegetables recently harvested plant food
root vegetables plants grown underground like carrots
roasted vegetables plant food cooked in an oven
leafy vegetables plants like spinach or lettuce
raw vegetables uncooked plant food

Frases Comunes

eat your vegetables

a common instruction to children to eat healthy food

vegetable garden

a small area of land used to grow food for the home

vegetable oil

oil extracted from plants used for cooking

Se confunde a menudo con

vegetables vs fruit

Fruits usually contain seeds and are sweet, while vegetables are often savory and come from other plant parts.

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Notas de uso

The word is most commonly used in its plural form when referring to the food group. In casual conversation, people often use the shortened version 'veggies'.

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Errores comunes

Many learners try to pronounce every syllable (veg-e-ta-ble), but in natural English, the second 'e' is silent, making it three syllables: /ˈvɛdʒ.tə.bəl/.

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Truco para recordar

Remember the 'table' in veg-e-table; you put these healthy green plants on your dinner table to eat.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin word 'vegetabilis', which means 'enlivening' or 'growing'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Commonly used in the plural 'vegetables' Can be used as a noun adjunct (e.g., vegetable soup)
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Contexto cultural

In many Western cultures, 'eating your greens' is a traditional phrase used by parents to encourage children to eat their vegetables.

Quiz rápido

To stay healthy, you should try to eat different types of _____ every day.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

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