rojo oscuro
/roxo oskuɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'dark red' is translated into Spanish as rojo oscuro.
Meaning: dark red – translation entry (adj)
Which one should you use?
While rojo oscuro is the standard term, you might use Carmesí oscuro to refer specifically to a formal carmine shade or Rojo oscuro tirando a negro informally to describe a red that is tending towards black.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, you may see the spelling rojo obscuro used instead of rojo oscuro.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. For feminine nouns, use roja oscura. For masculine plural nouns, use rojos oscuros.
Did you know?
- In certain cultural contexts, referring to a person as rojo can be a political shorthand for a socialist or communist.
- While rojo means 'red' in Spanish, its close relative roxo in Portuguese shifted in meaning over time to mean 'purple'.
- In Spanish, the word granate is frequently used instead of rojo oscuro to describe a deep red, as it refers to the color of a garnet gemstone.
Examples in context
- Prefiero el rojo oscuro.I like dark red better.This sentence shows a preference for the color rojo oscuro.Tatoeba #4398682 by pchamorro, translation #259894 by CK
- Haumea gira rápidamente, dando una vuelta cada cuatro horas y se cree que está compuesto mayormente por roca con una delgada capa de hielo y una mancha de color rojo oscuro.Haumea spins rapidly, turning once every four hours, and is believed to be composed mostly of rock with a thin, icy shell and a dark red spot.This sentence uses rojo oscuro to describe a spot on a celestial body.Tatoeba #10226911 by Seael, translation #6293989 by Hybrid
- Ella lleva un vestido rojo oscuro esta noche.She is wearing a dark red dress tonight.
- ¡Me encanta ese carro rojo fuerte que has comprado!I love that dark red car you bought!
- Ella lleva un vestido rojo oscuro.She is wearing a dark red dress.
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Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are picking out paint for a room.
- Elena¿Te gusta este tono rojo oscuro?Do you like this dark red shade?
- DanielEs un poco fuerte, Elena.It is a bit strong, Elena.
- ElenaPero combina bien con los muebles.But it goes well with the furniture.
- DanielTienes razón, Daniel lo aprueba.You are right, Daniel approves.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
