color de ojos
/koloɾ de oxos/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "eye color" is color de ojos in Spanish.
color de ojos is a masculine noun used to describe the color or pigment of the iris.
Meaning: color or pigment of the iris (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal construction meaning "color of eyes".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, it is common to use ojos celestes to describe "blue eyes."
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to a specific person's eye color, the masculine singular article el is used before color (e.g., el color de ojos). If you are discussing multiple eye colors, use the plural form colores de ojos.
Did you know?
- To describe 'hazel' or 'light brown' eyes, Spanish speakers frequently use the poetic phrase ojos color de miel, which literally translates to 'honey-colored eyes'.
- While English uses 'blue' for most light shades, Spanish distinguishes between azul and celeste, with the latter specifically referring to the color of the sky.
- In Spanish, the preposition de in the phrase traces back to the Latin dē, which originally described movement from a specific source or place.
Examples in context
- Mi hija tiene ojos azules muy hermosos.My daughter has very beautiful blue eyes.
- El joven tenía una mirada profunda y ojos castaños.The young man had a profound look and brown eyes.
- La actriz de cine tiene ojos verdes intensos.The movie actress has intense green eyes.
- La anciana tenía el cabello blanco y ojos grises como el acero.The old woman had white hair and gray steel-like eyes.
- El atleta posee ojos negros penetrantes que reflejan su determinación.The athlete has piercing black eyes that reflect his determination.
- Mi sobrinita tiene unos ojitos azules muy bonitos.My little niece has very beautiful blue eyes.
- Ese chico tiene unos ojazos verdes que enamoran.That boy has green eyes that make you fall in love.
- Mis amigos tienen todos ojos marrones, pero cada uno tiene un brillo especial.My friends all have brown eyes, but each has a special sparkle.
- Su bebé tiene unos ojitos negros muy expresivos y hermosos.Their baby has very expressive and beautiful black eyes.
- Mi novia tiene unos ojos pardos que cambian de color según la luz.My girlfriend has hazel eyes that change color depending on the light.
- Ella tiene unos ojos claros muy llamativos.She has very striking light-colored eyes.
- Ese niño tiene unos ojos celestes muy brillantes.That child has very bright blue eyes.
- ¿De qué color son tus ojos?What color are your eyes?
- Su color de ojos es muy bonito.Her eye color is very beautiful.
- ¿Qué color de ojos tiene tu hermano?What eye color does your brother have?
- El color de ojos de los gatos es variado.The eye color of cats is varied.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are looking at a photo of a baby.
- Alejandro¿Te gusta su color de ojos?Do you like his eye color?
- MaríaSí, tiene un color de ojos increíble.Yes, he has an incredible eye color.
- AlejandroMaría, es muy parecido a su padre.María, he is very similar to his father.
- MaríaEs verdad, Alejandro, es igual.It's true, Alejandro, he is just the same.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “eye color” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries color, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
