green

• Describe el color de la hierba o las hojas; también se usa para referirse a una persona inexperta, ingenua o inmadura.

Describes the color of grass or leaves; also used to describe someone who is inexperienced or naive.

1. A1formal

   Of the color between blue and yellow in the spectrum; like that of grass or emeralds.

   verde (color)

   • She wore a beautiful green dress.
   • The leaves turn green in spring.
   • He painted the walls a light green color.

2. Inexperienced or naiveB1informal

   Lacking experience or training; immature or gullible.

   Inexperto o ingenuo

   • He's still green at this job and needs training.
   • The new recruits are too green to handle the complex tasks.
   • She was green and believed everything she was told.

   Sinónimoscallowgullibleimmatureinexperiencednaiverawunseasonedunsophisticateduntrained

   Antónimosexperiencedknowledgeableseasonedsophisticatedworldly

3. Environmentally friendlyB1formal

   Relating to or supporting environmental protection or sustainability.

   verde, ecológico

   • They use green energy sources like solar power.
   • The company adopted green practices to reduce waste.
   • Buying local produce is a green choice.

   Sinónimosecologicalenvironmentalsustainable

   Antónimosdirtywasteful

4. Jealous or enviousB2informal

   Feeling jealousy or envy, often used in the phrase 'green with envy'.

   Verde de envidia

   • She was green with envy when she saw his new car.
   • He turned green when he heard about her promotion.
   • Don't be green; you'll get your chance too.

   Sinónimoscovetousenviousgreen-eyedjealous

• Sustantivo que denota el color verde, es decir, el color de la hierba, las hojas o las esmeraldas, o bien un área de hierba o vegetación, como un césped o una pradera.

A noun referring to a color, specifically the color of grass, leaves, or emeralds, or an area of grass or vegetation.

incontable

1. A1formal

   The color between blue and yellow in the spectrum, like that of grass or leaves.

   color verde

   • She painted the room a soft green.
   • The leaves turn green in spring.
   • He chose a dark green for his car.

2. EnvironmentalismB1formal

   Used to refer to environmental issues or the movement to protect the environment.

   ecologismo

   • The company is investing in green technologies.
   • Voters are increasingly concerned about green issues.
   • The party's platform focuses on green policies.

   Sinónimosconservationecologyenvironmentalism

3. Golf areaB1formalsport

   A putting green on a golf course.

   Green (zona de golf)

   • He carefully studied the slope of the green.
   • The ball rolled across the green and into the hole.
   • The greens at this course are well-maintained.

   Sinónimosdance floorputting greenputting surface

4. A2informal

   Green vegetables, especially leafy ones.

   verduras verdes

   • Eat your greens, they are good for you.
   • The salad is full of fresh greens.
   • She added some greens to the stir-fry.

• Verbo que significa hacer algo ecológico o respetuoso con el medio ambiente, o volverse de color verde.

A verb meaning to make something environmentally friendly or to become green in color.

1. Make environmentally friendlyB2formal

   To make something more environmentally friendly or sustainable.

   hacer ecológico

   • The company is greening its manufacturing processes.
   • They plan to green the entire office building with solar panels.
   • Many cities are greening their public transportation systems.

2. Become green in colorB1formal

   To turn or become green, especially in relation to plants or vegetation.

   ponerse verde

   • The fields green after the spring rains.
   • The leaves begin to green as winter ends.
   • The moss greened the old stone wall.