color rojo
/koloɾ ɾoxo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "color red" is translated into Spanish as color rojo.
The phrase refers to the specific color that looks like blood or a ripe tomato. Beyond literal color, the word is used in several common expressions. Estar en rojo is used to describe being in financial debt, and ponerse rojo como un tomate describes someone blushing or feeling embarrassed. You can also refer to the color itself by saying el rojo, omitting the word for "color".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word rojo is an adjective that must agree in gender with the noun it modifies. Use rojo for masculine singular nouns, such as el vestido rojo (the red dress). If the noun is feminine, like la camisa, the adjective changes to roja. For masculine plural nouns, use rojos and for feminine plural nouns, use rojas.
How do you pronounce it?
/koloɾ ɾoxo/
Did you know?
- In bullfighting culture, the cape used by the matador is called a muleta, and while it looks rojo to the crowd, bulls are actually color-blind to red.
- The Portuguese word for purple is roxo, which looks almost identical to the Old Spanish form of rojo.
- While rojo is the standard word for red, Spanish uses a completely different word, colorado, to describe people with reddish hair or skin from sun exposure.
Examples in context
- Me gusta el color rojo.I love the color red.This sentence shows how to express a preference for the color red using color rojo.Tatoeba #854465 by Leynaf, translation #10049962 by ddnktr
- El coche es rojoThe car is red
- El color rojo es muy intenso.The color red is very intense.
- Prefiero comprar el vestido de color rojo.I prefer to buy the red dress.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are choosing a new rug for the living room.
- Elena¿Te gusta este color rojo?Do you like this color red?
- DanielNo, es demasiado brillante para mí.No, it is too bright for me.
- ElenaEntonces, busquemos un color más suave.Then, let's look for a softer color.
- DanielEsa es una buena idea, Elena.That is a good idea, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries color, rojo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
