cebolleta
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la cebolleta(
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boh
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tah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (botany)
a. scallion (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Las cebolletas crecían a un paso acelerado.The scallions were growing fast.
b. green onion (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Las hojas de las cebolletas son tubulares.Green onions have tubular leaves.
c. spring onion (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Las cebolletas comenzaron a germinar.The spring onions began to germinate.
2. (culinary)
a. scallion (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Pica la cebolleta y añádela a la salsa.Chop the scallion and add it to the sauce.
b. green onion (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Fui a la verdulería y compré cebolletas, papas y zanahorias.I went to the fruit and vegetable store and bought green onions, potatoes, and carrots.
c. spring onion (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Añade cebolletas a los tacos de pescado para darles más sabor.Add some spring onions to the fish tacos to give them more flavour.
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