coloración
/koloɾaˈθjon/feminine
The English word "coloring" translates to Spanish as coloración. Wiktionary also lists coloramiento (disused).
Meaning: act or process (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| coloración | /koloɾaˈθjon/ /koloɾaˈsjon/ |
feminine |
| coloramiento (disused) | masculine |
Coloración refers to the act or process of coloring. In practical contexts, if you are referring to the activity of coloring with colored pencils or a crayón, the verb colorear is often used. If the activity involves more artistic or creative endeavors, the verb pintar is more common. Related words include pintura for paint and dibujar for to draw.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/koloɾaˈθjon/
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'coloring' for both art and hair, Spanish speakers almost exclusively use coloración when referring to a professional hair dye treatment.
- Spanish has a distinct word coloreado, which can describe someone who is blushing or has a healthy glow, whereas 'coloring' in English usually refers to a permanent skin tone.
- The term coloración is heavily used in scientific fields, such as biology or chemistry, to describe the pigmentation of cells or chemical reactions.
Examples in context
- Estoy pintando un dibujoI am coloring a drawing
- Me gusta colorear con lápices de coloresI enjoy coloring with colored pencils
- Voy a pintar este dibujoI'm going to color this drawing
- Vamos a colorear un libro de mandalasLet's color a mandala book
- Ayer pasé la tarde pintando y coloreandoYesterday, I spent the afternoon painting and coloring
- Siempre me relaja pintar mandalas.I always find coloring mandalas relaxing.
- Colorear imágenes detalladasTo express "coloring detailed images."
- La coloración de la piel cambió por el sol.The coloring of the skin changed because of the sun.
- Esa flor tiene una coloración muy intensa.That flower has a very intense coloring.
- El proceso de coloración de la madera es lento.The coloring process of the wood is slow.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are at a hair salon.
- LucíaJavier, ¿qué opinas de esta coloración?Javier, what do you think of this coloring?
- JavierMe gusta mucho el tono, Lucía.I really like the tone, Lucía.
- LucíaLa coloración es más oscura que antes.The coloring is darker than before.
- JavierSí, te queda muy bien.Yes, it looks great on you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coloring” translations and entries coloración, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
