gris
/ˈɡɾis/
The English phrase gray translates to Spanish as gris.
The word gris is used as an adjective to describe a color somewhere between white and black, like cinders. It can also function as a noun to mean the color itself.
Meaning: of a color somewhere between white and black, like cinders (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, gris is invariant regarding gender, meaning it does not change whether you are describing a masculine or feminine noun. To express the plural, use grises.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡɾis/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word gris is actually a linguistic cousin to the English word 'gray' through a long journey from Germanic roots through Old Occitan.
- While 'gray' is a common color for clothes, in many Spanish-speaking cultures, describing someone as having 'canas' (gray hairs) is a common way to refer to the natural aging process of hair.
- While gris is the standard word, some Spanish speakers use cenizo to describe a pale, grayish skin tone that suggests illness or fear.
Examples in context
- Mi pelo es gris.My hair is gray.Tatoeba #9188726 by ignacio, translation #9188554 by CK
- Un burro es gris.A donkey is gray.Tatoeba #3994395 by gianich73, translation #3693316 by andrewgtreantos
- Tenía el pelo gris.I had gray hair.Tatoeba #482552 by hayastan, translation #5187337 by AlanF_US
- La pared de la sala es de color gris oscuro.The wall of the living room is a dark gray color.
- El cielo está cenizo hoy debido a las nubes.The sky is gray today because of the clouds.
- Ese abrigo tiene un color pardo muy elegante.That coat has a very elegant grayish-brown color.
- 44 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are choosing paint for a room.
- Alejandro¿Qué te parece este tono gris?What do you think of this gray tone?
- SofíaEs un gris muy bonito, Alejandro.It is a very beautiful gray, Alejandro.
- AlejandroMe alegra que a ti te guste.I'm glad that you like it.
- SofíaSí, combina bien con todo.Yes, it goes well with everything.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gray” translations and entries gris, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gris, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
