azul celeste
/aˌθul θeˈleste/
The English phrase 'azure' translates to Spanish as azul celeste.
The term is used as an adjective to describe something that is sky-blue coloured.
Meaning: sky-blue coloured (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
In the phrase azul celeste, the word celeste literally means 'heavenly' or 'celestial', referring to the color of the sky.
Which one should you use?
While azul refers to the general color blue, azul celeste is used specifically to denote the lighter, brighter shade of sky-blue.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/aˌθul θeˈleste/
Did you know?
- The term azul celeste is frequently used in sports to nickname teams, such as the Uruguay national football team, known as La Celeste.
- The term azul entered the Spanish language through Andalusian Arabic, reflecting the historical influence of the Moors in the Iberian Peninsula.
- The color name azul traces its roots back to the precious stone 'lapis lazuli' via Persian and Arabic.
Examples in context
- ¡Mira ese cuadro! El artista capturó el tono perfecto de azul cielo.Look at that painting! The artist captured the perfect shade of azure.
- El vestido es de un tono azul celeste.The dress is an azure tone.
- Compré una pintura azul celeste para la habitación.I bought an azure paint for the room.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are looking at paint samples for a room.
- MateoMira este color, María.Look at this color, María.
- MaríaEs un azul celeste muy bonito.It is a very pretty sky-blue.
- Mateo¿Crees que combina con el sofá?Do you think it goes with the sofa?
- MaríaSí, el azul celeste queda perfecto.Yes, the sky-blue looks perfect.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “azure” translations and entries azul celeste, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries azul, celeste, CC BY-SA 4.0.
