Also means
unripe
Usage Note
Verde is invariable in gender (un prato verde, una foglia verde) but takes plural verdi. Figuratively it means 'inexperienced', and essere al verde idiomatically means 'to be broke'. It also describes unripe fruit.
Examples
"Le foglie sono verdi in primavera."
Natural Translation
The leaves are green in spring.

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