la cebolleta
-the scallion
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cebolleta

la cebolleta(
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. scallion
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Las cebolletas crecían a un paso acelerado.The scallions were growing fast.
b. green onion
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Las hojas de las cebolletas son tubulares.Green onions have tubular leaves.
c. spring onion
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Las cebolletas comenzaron a germinar.The spring onions began to germinate.
d. chive (herb)
Planté cebolletas en el jardín trasero.I planted chives in my backyard.
a. scallion
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Pica la cebolleta y añádela a la salsa.Chop the scallion and add it to the sauce.
b. green onion
Regionalism used in the United States
(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
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(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.
d. chive (herb)
Las cebolletas y el perejil están en el refrigerador.The chives and the parsley are in the refrigerator.
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