color
[ˈkɔ.ɫɔr]
The English word "color" is translated into Latin as color.
color is a noun used to refer to a particular set of the visible spectrum.
Meaning: particular set of the visible spectrum (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a noun, color changes its form depending on its role in a sentence. Use the genitive singular coloris to mean "of color". The plural form is colores. To indicate a direct object, use the accusative singular colorem. The dative singular form, meaning "to" or "for" the color, is colori.
Did you know?
- The word color actually stems from a root meaning 'to hide' or 'to conceal'.
- Latin describes the color 'purple' using purpura, which was so closely tied to the imperial dye that the word also meant 'royalty' and 'power'.
- In Classical Latin, color could be used as a metaphor for a pretext or a deceptive excuse used to hide one's true intentions.
Examples in context
- Quid color est casei?What is the color of the cheese?This sentence shows how to ask about the color of an object.Tatoeba #11154074 by carlosalberto, translation #11154069 by carlosalberto
- Hic color mihi placet.I like this color.This sentence demonstrates expressing a preference for a specific color.Tatoeba #2008201 by alexmarcelo, translation #2675572 by CK
- Terra cuius coloris est?What's Earth's color?This sentence uses the genitive form coloris to ask about the color belonging to the Earth.Tatoeba #4007126 by alexmarcelo, translation #4006585 by mervert1
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Example conversation
Marcus and Lucia are discussing the color of a new cloak.
- MarcusQui color est huius pallii?What is the color of this cloak?
- LuciaHic color est purpureus.This color is purple.
- MarcusIlle color non mihi placet.I do not like that color.
- LuciaTunc alium colorem quaeramus.Then let us look for another color.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry color, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries color, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
