beis
/ˈbeis/
The English word beige is translated into Spanish as beis. Wiktionary also lists beige (beish).
Meaning: having a slightly yellowish gray colour (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| beis | /ˈbeis/ |
| beige (beish) |
Both beis and beige are used to describe a color that is a slightly yellowish gray. These forms can function as adjectives to describe an object or as nouns to refer to the color itself.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbeis/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American contexts, using the word beige instead of beis can be perceived as a sign of higher social status or more formal education, much like using loanwords in English.
- Unlike many basic colors in Spanish, such as rojo or azul, beis is an unadapted borrowing that does not have a root in Latin.
- While English speakers use 'beige' as a single word, in many Spanish-speaking regions, you might hear people refer to the color as color crema or color arena to describe similar neutral tones.
Examples in context
- Me encanta ese sofá de color beige.I love that beige-colored sofa.
- ¿Te gusta el vestido cremita que llevaba en la fiesta?Do you like the beige dress I wore to the party?
- Mis zapatillas son de color beige claro.My sneakers are a light beige color.
- El sofá es de color beis.The sofa is beige.
- Me gusta esa cortina beis.I like that beige curtain.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are looking at clothes in a shop.
- Sofía¿Te gusta este vestido beis?Do you like this beige dress?
- DanielSí, es un color muy bonito.Yes, it is a very pretty color.
- SofíaCreo que me queda bien.I think it looks good on me.
- DanielTe queda muy bien, Sofía.It looks very good on you, Sofía.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beige” translations and entries beis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
