multicolor
/multikoˈloɾ/
The English phrase "multicolor" is translated into Spanish as multicolor.
The term is used to describe something that possesses many different colors.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word multicolor is invariant in gender, so it remains the same whether it is modifying a masculine or a feminine noun. To form the plural, use multicolores.
How do you pronounce it?
/multikoˈloɾ/
Did you know?
- Spanish has a specific word, tornasolado, for a type of 'multicolor' effect where colors change depending on the angle of light, similar to the surface of a bubble or a CD.
- While multicolor is common, Spanish speakers often use the word estrambótico to describe things that are multicolored in a way that is loud, gaudy or visually shocking.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a piñata is the most iconic example of a multicolor object, traditionally designed with vivid layers of crepe paper to symbolize abundance.
Examples in context
- El cuadro es multicolorThe painting is multicolor
- La bandera es de varios coloresThe flag is multicolored
- El vestido es de múltiples coloresThe dress is multicolored
- ¡El festival fue muy colorido!The festival was very colorful!
- El graffiti está lleno de coloresThe graffiti is full of colors
- El diseño arquitectónico es multicolor.The architectural design is multicolor.
- La blusa multicolor crea un aspecto alegre.The multicolored blouse creates a cheerful look.
- un pájaro multicolorA multicolored bird
- El globo es multicolor.The balloon is multicolor.
- Compré un vestido multicolor.I bought a multicolor dress.
- Me gustan las luces multicolor.I like the multicolor lights.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are looking at decorations for a party.
- Sofía¿Te gusta este adorno multicolor?Do you like this multicolor decoration?
- JavierSí, es muy bonito, Sofía.Yes, it is very pretty, Sofía.
- SofíaCombina bien con todo.It goes well with everything.
- JavierTienes razón, vamos a comprarlo.You are right, let's buy it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry multicolor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
