Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| burdeos | /buɾˈdeos/ |
| vino tinto | /ˌbino ˈtinto/ |
In Spanish, burdeos is used to refer to the color burgundy. If you are referring to the actual geographical region in France, you should use Borgoña.
Which one should you use?
While burdeos is the standard way to refer to the color burgundy, vino tinto can also be used to describe the color. When discussing the geographical region of Burgundy, use Borgoña instead of the color terms.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, it is common to hear burdeos to mean burgundy. In the Rioplatense region, which includes Argentina and Uruguay, the form bordó is commonly used to refer to the color burgundy.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as an adjective, burdeos is invariable in gender, meaning it does not change for masculine or feminine nouns, but it does agree in number, such as in colores burdeos.
How do you pronounce it?
/buɾˈdeos/
Did you know?
- The word tinto in vino tinto comes from the Latin word for 'dyed'. This describes the wine not by its flavor but by the way it stains or colors the vessel.
- Because vino tinto is used as a color, it is common in Spanish to describe clothing or paint using a phrase that literally means 'tinted wine'.
Examples in context
- El vestido es de color burdeos.The dress is burgundy.
- Me gusta mucho ese tono burdeos.I really like that burgundy shade.
- Compré una maleta color burdeos.I bought a burgundy suitcase.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are choosing paint for a room.
- MateoElena, ¿qué color prefieres para la pared?Elena, which color do you prefer for the wall?
- ElenaCreo que el burdeos quedaría muy elegante.I think burgundy would look very elegant.
- MateoEs un color muy oscuro, ¿no crees?It is a very dark color, don't you think?
- ElenaSí, pero el burdeos es mi favorito.Yes, but burgundy is my favorite.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “burgundy” translations and entries burdeos, vino tinto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tinto, vino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
