A1 noun Neutro #244 mais comum

lettuce

/ˈlɛtɪs/

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.

Exemplos

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1

I need to buy a fresh head of lettuce from the supermarket.

I need to buy a fresh head of lettuce from the supermarket.

2

The culinary staff must ensure the lettuce is washed thoroughly before serving.

The culinary staff must ensure the lettuce is washed thoroughly before serving.

3

Pass me the lettuce for my taco, please.

Pass me the lettuce for my taco, please.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
lettuce
Adjetivo
leafy
Relacionado
salad
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Dica de memorização

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: lettuce

Exemplos

1

I need to buy a fresh head of lettuce from the supermarket.

everyday

I need to buy a fresh head of lettuce from the supermarket.

2

The culinary staff must ensure the lettuce is washed thoroughly before serving.

formal

The culinary staff must ensure the lettuce is washed thoroughly before serving.

3

Pass me the lettuce for my taco, please.

informal

Pass me the lettuce for my taco, please.

4

Agricultural studies indicate that lettuce grows best in cooler climates with consistent moisture.

academic

Agricultural studies indicate that lettuce grows best in cooler climates with consistent moisture.

5

The recent drought has significantly increased the wholesale price of lettuce for our restaurant chain.

business

The recent drought has significantly increased the wholesale price of lettuce for our restaurant chain.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
lettuce
Adjetivo
leafy
Relacionado
salad

Colocações comuns

crisp lettuce crisp lettuce
shredded lettuce shredded lettuce
a head of lettuce a head of lettuce
fresh lettuce fresh lettuce
lettuce leaf lettuce leaf

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

lettuce vs cabbage

Cabbage has much harder, thicker leaves and is often cooked, whereas lettuce is softer and usually eaten raw.

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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.

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Erros comuns

Learners often misspell the word as 'lettis' because of its pronunciation, or confuse it with cabbage due to their similar round shape.

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Dica de memorização

Remember: 'Let us' (lettuce) eat a salad! Also, think of the 'L' in Leafy.

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Origem da palavra

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.

Padrões gramaticais

Uncountable noun: 'some lettuce' Countable noun for whole plants: 'two lettuces' Compound noun: 'lettuce leaf'
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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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: lettuce

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