Vegetables in Spanish

These are common vegetables and herbs in Spanish.

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Glossary · Spanish

  • 01
    repollo[reh-POH-yoh]
    Cabbage
  • 02
    espinaca[es-pee-NAH-kah]
    Spinach
  • 03
    lechuga[leh-CHOO-gah]
    Lettuce
  • 04
    hojas de albahaca[OH-has de al-bah-AH-kah]
    Basil leaves
  • 05
    perejil[peh-reh-HEEL]
    Parsley
  • 06
    bok choy[bok choy]
    Bok choy
  • 07
    col rizada[kol ree-SAH-dah]
    Kale
  • 08
    rúcula[ROO-koo-lah]
    Arugula
  • 09
    acelga[ah-SEL-gah]
    Swiss chard
Vegetables in Spanish — vocabulary chart for English speakers

Example sentences

  1. Me gusta la ensalada con lechuga y espinaca.

    I like salad with lettuce and spinach.

  2. Las hojas de albahaca son buenas para la salsa.

    Basil leaves are good for the sauce.

  3. Compré repollo y col rizada para la sopa.

    I bought cabbage and kale for the soup.

  4. El perejil es una hierba que uso en muchas recetas.

    Parsley is an herb that I use in many recipes.

  5. La acelga y la rúcula son verduras saludables.

    Swiss chard and arugula are healthy vegetables.