algae

BrE /ˈæl.dʒiː/ AmE /ˈæl.dʒi/

noun en → es

1 PLANT-LIKE ORGANISMS [plural] B2

simple plants that grow in or on water, often green and slimy

algas

  • a type of algae

Collocations pond algae · seaweed algae

  • The pond was covered with green algae.

    El estanque estaba cubierto de algas verdes.

2 FOOD [singular] C1

a type of food made from seaweed, used in Japanese cooking and other cuisines

alga comestible, nori (específico)

  • sheets of algae

Collocations nori sheets · seaweed salad

  • They served us a dish made with dried algae.

    Nos sirvieron un plato hecho con algas secas.