green
BrE /ɡriːn/ AmE /ɡrin/
adjective / noun / adverb en → es
the color of grass and leaves in spring; the opposite of red
verde
- green colour
Collocations green grass · green leaves
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The field was covered with green grass.
El campo estaba cubierto de hierba verde.
relating to the protection of nature and wildlife; concerned about the environment
ambiental, ecológico
- green issues
Collocations green energy · green policies
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The company has adopted green policies.
La empresa ha adoptado políticas ambientales.
lacking experience or knowledge; new to a job, situation, etc.
novato, inexperto
- green at something
Collocations green at the job · green to a situation
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She's still green at this kind of work.
Ella todavía es novata en este tipo de trabajo.
a plant or part of a plant that is green in color; leaves, stems, etc.
planta verde
- green plants
Collocations green vegetables · green herbs
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The garden was full of green plants.
El jardín estaba lleno de plantas verdes.
relating to the protection and improvement of the environment; concerned about environmental issues
ambiental, ecológico
- green movement
Collocations green campaign · green initiative
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The green movement has gained momentum.
El movimiento ambientalista ha ganado impulso.
a goal or aim; something that you are trying to achieve
objetivo, meta
- green target
Collocations set a green target · achieve a green goal
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The company has set a green target for reducing emissions.
La empresa ha establecido un objetivo ambiental para reducir las emisiones.
food that is grown naturally and without chemicals; organic food
comida ecológica, orgánica
- green food
Collocations green vegetables · green fruits
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We prefer to eat green food.
Preferimos comer alimentos ecológicos.
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
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The green currency is the dollar.
La divisa verde es el dólar.