color azul
/koloɾ aθul/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for blue color is color azul.
color azul is used to refer specifically to the color itself. For example, when discussing nail polish, you might encounter the specific term esmalte azul to refer to blue nail polish.
Which one should you use?
You can often omit the word color and simply use the adjective azul to describe a noun, such as saying el coche azul for 'the blue car'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the word celeste is commonly used to refer specifically to light blue or sky blue.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective azul is invariant in gender, which means it does not change its form whether the noun it describes is masculine or feminine. If you want to describe something as having a bluish tone or hue, you would use the word azulado.
How do you pronounce it?
/koloɾ aθul/
Did you know?
- The word azul traces its roots not to Latin, but to the Persian word for 'lapis lazuli', a bright blue gemstone.
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, saying estoy azul does not mean you are the color blue, but can imply you are freezing cold or feeling deeply sad.
- The word celeste is so culturally significant in Argentina and Uruguay that it is the primary identifier for their national sports teams and identity, often taking precedence over azul.
Examples in context
- Me gusta ese color azul.I like that blue color.This sentence shows how to express a preference for a specific color azul.Tatoeba #8716048 by ajje, translation #8716050 by ajje
- El vestido de ella era azul.Her dress was blue.
- El color azul es mi favorito.The blue color is my favorite.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are choosing a color for a bedroom wall.
- Javier¿Te gusta este color azul?Do you like this blue color?
- ElenaSí, es un color azul muy bonito.Yes, it is a very pretty blue color.
- JavierEntonces, vamos a comprar la pintura.Then, let's go buy the paint.
- ElenaBuena idea, Javier.Good idea, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries azul, color, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
