rosa chicle
/rosa t͡ʃikle/from spelling rules
The English phrase bubble gum pink is translated into Spanish as rosa chicle.
The phrase is used to describe a bright, vivid shade of pink that resembles the color of bubble gum. It is an informal way to refer to this specific color.
What does it mean word for word?
This phrase is composed of rosa (pink) and chicle (bubble gum).
How do you pronounce it?
/rosa tʃikle/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, calling someone a chicle is a slang way to describe a person who is overly clingy or won't leave you alone.
- The word chicle originates from the Nahuatl word tzictli, used by indigenous people in Mexico to describe the sap of the chicozapote tree.
- Spanish often describes colors by placing the object second, such as rosa chicle or verde manzana for apple green.
Examples in context
- Me encanta ese vestido en rosa chicle. Es tan divertido y juvenil. ¿Dónde lo conseguiste?I love that dress in bubble gum pink. It's so fun and youthful. Where did you get it?
- La habitación está pintada de un rosa chicle precioso. Es un color tan alegre y vibrante.The room is painted in a beautiful bubble gum pink. It's such a cheerful and vibrant color.
- La bicicleta tiene un tono rosa chicle que no pasa desapercibido. Nunca había visto algo tan llamativo.The bicycle has a bubble gum pink shade that doesn't go unnoticed. I've never seen anything so eye-catching.
- Ese bolso es rosa chicle, como los chicles de fresa. Es un rosa muy intenso y dulce.That bag is bubble gum pink, like strawberry bubble gum. It's a very intense and sweet pink.
- Me encanta ese vestido rosa chicle.I love that bubble gum pink dress.
- Ella pintó su habitación de rosa chicle.She painted her room bubble gum pink.
- El coche de juguete es rosa chicle.The toy car is bubble gum pink.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are looking at paint samples in a store.
- Elena¿Te gusta este tono rosa chicle para el salón?Do you like this bubble gum pink shade for the living room?
- AlejandroEs un poco brillante, Elena.It is a bit bright, Elena.
- ElenaPero es un color muy alegre.But it is a very cheerful color.
- AlejandroTienes razón, se ve muy bien.You are right, it looks very good.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chicle, rosa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
