verde, blanco y rojo
/ˈbeɾde ˈblanko i ˈroxo/word by word
Green, white and red in Spanish is verde, blanco y rojo.
How does it change in a sentence?
These are the masculine forms, used for masculine nouns or a mixed group. For feminine nouns, say verde, blanca y roja. The word verde stays the same in both.
How do you pronounce it?
It is pronounced /ˈbeɾde ˈblanko i ˈroxo/. The v in verde sounds like a b, and the j in rojo is a breathy sound made in the back of the throat.
When do people say it?
These are the colors of the Mexican flag, in the order they appear from left to right.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word blanco does not just mean 'white'. It is also the standard word for a 'target' used in archery or shooting.
- While 'rojo' is the standard word for red, it shares a linguistic root with the Portuguese word roxo, which actually means 'purple'.
- The word verde is used in the idiom estar verde to describe a person who is inexperienced or a fruit that is not yet ripe.
Examples in context
- camisas verdesGreen shirts
- Me gustan los colores verde, blanco y rojo.I like the colors green, white, and red.
- El diseño usa verde, blanco y rojo.The design uses green, white, and red.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofia are looking at a painting.
- DanielMira los colores de este cuadro.Look at the colors of this painting.
- SofíaEs muy bonito, es verde, blanco y rojo.It is very pretty, it is green, white, and red.
- DanielTienes razón, Sofía.You are right, Sofia.
- SofíaMe encanta esa combinación.I love that combination.
