green

S2 W1

BrE /ɡriːn/ AmE /ɡrin/

adjective / noun / adverb en → es

1 COLOR [adjective, noun] A1

the color of grass and leaves in spring; the opposite of red

verde

  • green colour

Collocations green grass · green leaves

  • The field was covered with green grass.

    El campo estaba cubierto de hierba verde.

2 ENVIRONMENT [adjective] B1

relating to the protection of nature and wildlife; concerned about the environment

ambiental, ecológico

  • green issues

Collocations green energy · green policies

  • The company has adopted green policies.

    La empresa ha adoptado políticas ambientales.

3 INEXPERIENCE [adjective] B1

lacking experience or knowledge; new to a job, situation, etc.

novato, inexperto

  • green at something

Collocations green at the job · green to a situation

  • She's still green at this kind of work.

    Ella todavía es novata en este tipo de trabajo.

1 PLANT [noun] A2

a plant or part of a plant that is green in color; leaves, stems, etc.

planta verde

  • green plants

Collocations green vegetables · green herbs

  • The garden was full of green plants.

    El jardín estaba lleno de plantas verdes.

2 ENVIRONMENT [noun] B1

relating to the protection and improvement of the environment; concerned about environmental issues

ambiental, ecológico

  • green movement

Collocations green campaign · green initiative

  • The green movement has gained momentum.

    El movimiento ambientalista ha ganado impulso.

1 GOAL [noun] B2

a goal or aim; something that you are trying to achieve

objetivo, meta

  • green target

Collocations set a green target · achieve a green goal

  • The company has set a green target for reducing emissions.

    La empresa ha establecido un objetivo ambiental para reducir las emisiones.

1 FOOD [noun] B2

food that is grown naturally and without chemicals; organic food

comida ecológica, orgánica

  • green food

Collocations green vegetables · green fruits

  • We prefer to eat green food.

    Preferimos comer alimentos ecológicos.

1 CURRENCY [noun] B2

the currency of a country, especially when it is made up of notes and coins that are green in color

divisa verde

  • green money

Collocations green dollars · green euros

  • The green currency is the dollar.

    La divisa verde es el dólar.