Colores
/koloɾes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "colours" is translated into Spanish as Colores.
For example, you might describe specific shades using descriptive terms such as Azul oscuro (dark blue), Gris claro (light gray) or Anaranjado brillante (bright orange).
How does it change in a sentence?
Colores is a masculine plural noun. If you need to refer to a single hue, the singular form is color.
How do you pronounce it?
/koloɾes/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the phrase dar color can be used colloquially to mean 'to exaggerate' or 'to embellish' a story to make it more interesting.
- In Spanish, the word color can be used as a verb meaning 'to change color' or 'to blush', particularly when someone becomes embarrassed.
- The Spanish word color shares a common ancestor with the English word 'colour' through the Latin color, which originally meant 'something that dyes' or 'a disguise'.
Examples in context
- Me gustan las rosas rojas.I like red roses.
- El cielo está azul hoy.The sky is blue today.
- ¿Tienes una camiseta blanca?Do you have a white t-shirt?
- Mis zapatos son negros.My shoes are black.
- El sol brilla amarillo en el horizonte.The sun shines yellow on the horizon.
- Me gustan mucho los colores de esta flor.I really like the colours of this flower.
- Los colores de la pintura son muy brillantes.The colours of the paint are very bright.
- Ella eligió colores suaves para su habitación.She chose soft colours for her room.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are looking at an art gallery collection.
- JavierSofía, ¿qué te parecen estos cuadros?Sofía, what do you think of these paintings?
- SofíaMe encantan, tienen unos colores muy especiales.I love them, they have very special colours.
- JavierTienes razón, los colores son muy vibrantes.You're right, the colours are very vibrant.
- SofíaSí, es una exposición muy bonita.Yes, it is a very beautiful exhibition.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
