coloréalo
/koloɾealo/from spelling rules
The phrase "color it" in Spanish is translated as coloréalo.
This phrase is an instruction to apply color to a specific object or drawing.
What does it mean word for word?
In the form coloréalo, the suffix -lo indicates that the object being colored is a masculine noun.
Which one should you use?
You can also use Píntalo to mean "color it" or Colorea as a simple, direct command. If you want to say "put color on it", you would use the expression Póngale color.
How do you pronounce it?
/koloɾealo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word pintar is used not only for coloring but also to describe a person's social standing or influence. For example, saying someone no pinta nada means they have no power or importance in a group.
- The phrase póngale color is frequently used in Caribbean Spanish as a way to tell someone to be more enthusiastic or to put more energy into what they are doing.
- In some Latin American countries, the phrase darle color is used idiomatically to mean 'to make something more exciting' or 'to add flair'. It has nothing to do with actual pigments or crayons.
Examples in context
- Píntelo de color verdeColor it green
- Póngale color al dibujoColor the drawing
- Píntalo de rojoColor it red
- Colorea las floresColor the flowers
- Dale color al dibujoColor it
- Por favor, píntelo del mismo color que la fachadaPlease, color it the same as the facade
- ¡Píntalo con colores vivos para que resalte!Color it with bright colors to make it stand out!
- Colorea el sol de amarillo y el césped de verdeColor the sun yellow and the grass green
- Dale color a la parte superior del dibujoColor the top part of the drawing
- Es un dibujo lindo, coloréalo ahora.It is a cute drawing, color it now.
Example conversation
Javier is helping Elena with an art project.
- JavierYa terminé el boceto del sol.I finished the sketch of the sun.
- ElenaSe ve muy bien, Elena.It looks very good, Elena.
- Javier¿Qué color uso ahora?What color do I use now?
- ElenaUsa el amarillo y coloréalo todo.Use the yellow and color it all.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
