Meaning
vegetable
- an edible plant cultivated in vegetable gardens or fields, such as leafy greens, roots, or legumes
In a sentence
Compriamo spesso gli ortaggi direttamente dal contadino.
We often buy vegetables directly from the farmer.
Quali ortaggi crescono meglio nel tuo orto?
Which vegetables grow best in your garden?
In questa stagione non si trovano molti ortaggi freschi.
In this season you can't find many fresh vegetables.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ortaggio | masculine · singular |
| ortaggi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- 'Ortaggio' refers strictly to edible garden plants, while 'verdura' is broader and used for culinary greens.