Colorado
/koloˈɾado/masculine
Colorado is the Spanish name for the US state of Colorado.
Meaning: US state (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Andalusian region of Spain, Colorado is often pronounced as Colorao.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/koloˈɾado/
Did you know?
- In many Latin American countries, calling a person colorado is a common way to say they have red hair or a ruddy complexion.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in parts of Mexico, calling someone a colorado can be a gentle way to say they are blushing or embarrassed.
- The word comes from the Latin colōrātus, which literally means 'having color' or 'tinted'.
Examples in context
- Él tiene una gran granja en Colorado.He has a large farm in Colorado.This sentence shows the use of Colorado in a sentence about a farm.Tatoeba #3062656 by marcelostockle, translation #289991 by CK
- Soy de Colorado.I'm from Colorado.
- Viví en Colorado durante tres años.I lived in Colorado for three years.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about their next vacation.
- DanielQuiero ir a Colorado este invierno.I want to go to Colorado this winter.
- Lucía¡Qué buena idea, Daniel!What a great idea, Daniel!
- DanielPodemos esquiar en Colorado juntos.We can ski in Colorado together.
- LucíaMe parece perfecto, Lucía acepta.That sounds perfect, Lucía agrees.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “colorado” translations and entries Colorado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries colorado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
