caqui
/ˈkaki/masculine
The Spanish word for khaki is caqui.
caqui is a masculine noun used to describe the yellowish-brown color known as khaki.
Meaning: yellowish-brown colour (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the color is caquis.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkaki/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word caqui is a rare example of a double loanword, as it was borrowed from both the Japanese word for persimmon and the English word for the color.
- The word caqui can refer to both the yellowish-brown color and the actual fruit known as the persimmon in many Spanish-speaking countries.
- The Spanish word caqui is one of the few words in the language that uses the letter 'k', which is generally reserved for loanwords.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría comprar unos pantalones beige.I would like to buy some beige pants.
- Este chaleco es de color caqui.This vest is khaki in color.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar una camisa kaki?Where can I find a khaki shirt?
- El caqui es mi color favorito para el verano.Khaki is my favorite color for the summer.
- Prefiero comprar un sofá de color caqui.I prefer to buy a khaki-colored sofa.
- Ese tono de caqui combina muy bien contigo.That shade of khaki goes very well with you.
Example conversation
Javier and María are looking at clothes in a shop.
- Javier¿Te gusta este pantalón de color caqui?Do you like these khaki pants?
- MaríaSí, el caqui te queda muy bien, Javier.Yes, the khaki looks very good on you, Javier.
- Javier¿Crees que es un color muy aburrido?Do you think it is a very boring color?
- MaríaPara nada, es un color muy elegante.Not at all, it is a very elegant color.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “khaki” translations and entries caqui, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caqui, CC BY-SA 4.0.
