cores
/ˈko.ɾis/
The English phrase "colors" is translated into Portuguese as cores.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word cores is the plural form of cor, which means "color" in the singular. Note that specific color words, such as amarela, are used with feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈko.ɾis/.
Did you know?
- Portuguese uses the word cor in the expression cor de burro quando foge, which describes a color that is impossible to define or simply doesn't exist.
- In Brazil, the word cor is often used in the expression cor de pele, which historically referred to a pale peach tone but is now widely criticized for excluding non-white people.
- The phrase cores vivas is frequently used to describe 'bright colors', but it literally translates to 'living colors'.
Examples in context
- Eu gosto das cores.I like the colors.Tatoeba #2569274 by alexmarcelo, translation #2566004 by Hybrid
- Gosto de cores claras.I like bright colors.Tatoeba #738629 by Gyuri, translation #1129941 by ellasevia
- Tom escolheu as cores.Tom chose the colors.Tatoeba #4925512 by bill, translation #4496548 by CK
- Eu gosto da cor azul.I like the color blue.
- Este carro é vermelho.This car is red.
- A parede é amarela.The wall is yellow.
- Eu adoro a cor verde!I love the color green!
- Que legal! Seus sapatos são roxos!That's cool! Your shoes are purple!
- Aquela sala tem uma poltrona laranja muito confortável.That room has a very comfortable orange armchair.
- A minha camiseta é branca.My shirt is white.
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Juliana are looking at a new painting in a gallery.
- GabrielAs cores desta pintura são lindas.The colors of this painting are beautiful.
- JulianaSim, eu também adorei as cores.Yes, I loved the colors too.
- GabrielJuliana, você prefere cores vivas?Juliana, do you prefer bright colors?
- JulianaPrefiro tons mais suaves.I prefer softer tones.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry cores, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
