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lechuga

lettuce

noun leh-CHOO-gah Rare

Usage Note

Lechuga is the standard word for lettuce across all Spanish-speaking regions. The most common variety names are lechuga romana (romaine) and lechuga iceberg. The diminutive lechuguita is common, and lechuga combines freely in dishes like ensalada de lechuga.

Examples

"La ensalada lleva lechuga, tomate y pepino."

Natural Translation

The salad has lettuce, tomato, and cucumber.

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