azul claro
/aθul klaɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'light blue' can be translated into Spanish as azul claro. Wiktionary also lists celeste.
Meaning: a pale blue colour: sky blue or similar (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| azul claro | /aθul klaɾo/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /asul klaɾo/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
| celeste | /θeˈleste/ /seˈleste/ |
The term is used to describe a pale blue color, such as sky blue.
Which one should you use?
While azul claro is a general term for any light blue, celeste specifically refers to a bright, sky-like light blue.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the color azul and the modifier claro must be inflected to match the noun, resulting in azules claros.
How do you pronounce it?
/aθul klaɾo/
Did you know?
- Argentina and Uruguay use celeste as a national color, often referring to their national sports teams as La Albiceleste, meaning 'the white and light blue'.
- The Spanish language's use of azul entered the language via Andalusian Arabic, which had borrowed the term from Persian.
- The term celeste can be used as an adjective to describe things that are heavenly or divine, moving beyond the scope of color entirely.
Examples in context
- Pinté el tejado de azul claro.I painted the roof light blue.This sentence shows how to use azul claro when describing the color of an object like a roof.Tatoeba #704377 by Shishir, translation #256314 by CK
- Ella lleva un traje azul claro.She's wearing a light blue suit.This sentence shows how to use azul claro to describe the color of clothing.Tatoeba #4356860 by umano, translation #2259205 by _undertoad
- Lleva puesto un vestido azul claro.She is wearing a light blue outfit.This sentence shows how to use azul claro when describing an outfit.Tatoeba #3416186 by Shishir, translation #2979935 by AlanF_US
- El cielo está de un azul claro hermoso hoy.The sky is a beautiful light blue today.
- Me encanta esa blusa azul claro que llevas puesta.I love that light blue blouse you're wearing.
- El niño pintó el mar con tonos celestes.The child painted the sea with light blue shades.
- Necesito cambiar la cortina celeste del baño.I need to replace the light blue curtain in the bathroom.
- El vestido azul claro que te compraste te sienta genial.The light blue dress you bought looks great on you.
- Me gustaría pintar mi habitación de un azul claro, ¿qué opinas?I would like to paint my room light blue, what do you think?
- Hoy tengo puesto un vestido azulito, te encantará verlo.Today, I'm wearing a light blue dress, and you'll love seeing it.
- Compré un cuadro para mi sala con tonos azulitos y verdes.I bought a painting for my living room with light blue and green tones.
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are choosing paint colors for a bedroom.
- Lucía¿Te gusta este azul claro?Do you like this light blue?
- MateoSí, es un azul claro muy bonito.Yes, it is a very beautiful light blue.
- LucíaMe encanta cómo queda en la pared.I love how it looks on the wall.
- MateoEs perfecto para tu habitación, Lucía.It is perfect for your room, Lucía.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “light blue” translations and entries celeste, 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 azul, celeste, claro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
