azul
/aˈθul/
The English word 'blue' is translated into Spanish as azul. Wiktionary also lists celeste and blao.
Meaning: blue-coloured (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| azul | /aˈθul/ /aˈsul/ |
| celeste | /θeˈleste/ /seˈleste/ |
| blao | /ˈblao/ |
azul is used to describe something that is blue-coloured. The related verb azular can be used to mean 'to make blue' or 'to turn blue'.
Which one should you use?
While azul is the general term for blue, celeste specifically refers to a light, sky-blue color.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective azul must agree in number with the noun it modifies, becoming azules when describing plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈθul/
Did you know?
- The form blao derives from Old High German and is not used in standard modern Spanish.
- In some contexts, celeste is used to describe a state of purity or divinity due to its link to the sky and heaven.
Examples in context
- El mar es azul.The sea is blue.This sentence is useful for describing the color of the sea using azul.Tatoeba #3667145 by Seael, translation #2396999 by Hayabusa
- El auto es azul.The car is blue.This sentence is useful for describing the color of a car using azul.Tatoeba #1394282 by marcelostockle, translation #1394266 by Spamster
- La flor es azul.The flower is blue.This sentence is useful for describing the color of a flower using azul.Tatoeba #10059958 by Shishir, translation #5316867 by Adelpa
- El cielo está azul hoy.The sky is blue today.
- ¿Podría mostrarme el objeto azul, por favor?Could you show me the blue object, please?
- El traje azul que llevas es muy elegante.The blue suit you're wearing is very elegant.
- Me encanta ese vestido celeste que llevas puesto.I love that light blue dress you're wearing.
- La pared de mi habitación es celeste.The wall in my room is light blue.
- El mar está celeste hoy, ¡vamos a nadar!The sea is blue today, let's go swimming!
- 311 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are shopping for home decor in a store.
- Lucía¿Te gusta este sofá azul, Javier?Do you like this blue sofa, Javier?
- JavierSí, es un azul muy bonito.Yes, it is a very beautiful blue.
- LucíaCombina bien con la alfombra.It goes well with the rug.
- JavierEntonces, compremos el sofá azul.Then, let's buy the blue sofa.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blue” translations and entries azul, celeste, blao, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries azul, blao, celeste, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
