verdes

Verdes is a term used as both a common noun and a proper noun in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking contexts. As a common noun, verdes is the plural form of verde, meaning green, and it appears in phrases describing color, vegetation, or landscapes. As a surname, Verdes exists in Iberian and Latin American communities, where it has been borne by various individuals.

As a place name, Verdes is used for several geographic locations in the Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking worlds. It is found in Portugal and Brazil among others, where towns, parishes, or districts may carry the name Verdes. The toponym typically derives from the color or indicates green terrain.

In encyclopedic and reference work, Verdes may function as a disambiguation label for articles about people, places, or cultural uses associated with the name. The term thus spans language, geography, and culture, and its specific reference depends on context.