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"Col" is a form of "col", a noun which is often translated as "cabbage". "Caracol" is a noun which is often translated as "snail". Learn more about the difference between "col" and "caracol" below.
la col()
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (vegetable)
a. cabbage
Pusimos a hervir unas papas, zanahorias y col.We boiled some potatoes, carrots, and cabbage.
el caracol()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
