color
neutral, Mexico
The word for color is color in Mexico, the same as in the rest of the Spanish-speaking world. It is masculine: el color. It is also called colorido and tono.
Meaning: the hue of something (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| color | neutral, Mexico |
| colorido | colorful |
| tono | shade |
Ask ¿de qué color es? for "what color is it?" Colorful is colorido or de muchos colores.
When do people say it?
Mexican crafts, from alebrijes to embroidered textiles, are known for their bright colors, so the word is used a lot when talking about them.
Did you know?
- Mexico has a tradition of brightly painted houses, and towns such as Izamal in Yucatán are famous for their yellow buildings.
Examples in context
- ¿De qué color es tu carro?What color is your car?
- Me gusta el color azul.I like the color blue.
- El mercado es muy colorido.The market is very colorful.
Example conversation
Daniela asks her friend Ernesto about paint for a room in Mérida.
- Daniela¿Qué color le ponemos a la pared?What color do we put on the wall?
- ErnestoUn amarillo claro.A light yellow.
- DanielaMe gusta ese color.I like that color.
