colores apagados
/koloɾes apaɡados/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'muted colors' is translated into Spanish as colores apagados.
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective apagados literally means 'turned off' or 'extinguished', as in a light or a fire, which conveys the idea of colors that lack brightness or intensity.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective apagado must agree in gender and number with the noun color. Use color apagado for a single color and colores apagados for multiple colors.
How do you pronounce it?
/koloɾes apaɡados/
Did you know?
- The word apagado is also used to describe a person who is feeling melancholy, lethargic or lacking spirit. While a 'muted' person in English is usually quiet, an apagado person is emotionally dimmed.
- While 'muted colors' implies a stylistic choice in English, calling something colores apagados in Spanish can sometimes sound like a criticism, implying the colors are 'lifeless' or 'dead'.
- The term apagado can also be used in music to describe a sound that is 'muffled' or 'dulled', similar to how 'muted' is used for instruments in English.
Examples in context
- El vestido tiene tonos apagados y elegantes.The dress has muted and elegant tones.
- Ayer encontré una foto antigua con colores desvaídos.Yesterday, I found an old photo with muted colors.
- Me encanta la decoración en colores suaves de la sala.I love the soft-colored decoration in the living room.
- Este jersey tiene colores apagados que le dan un estilo sobrio.This sweater has muted colors that give it a sober style.
- Me gusta usar tonos desvaídos en los accesorios para un look más discreto.I like to wear muted tones in accessories for a more discreet look.
- La alfombra en tonos tenues combina perfectamente con los muebles de la habitación.The carpet in muted tones blends perfectly with the room's furniture.
- Quiero pintar las paredes de la sala con colores suaves para crear un ambiente relajado.I want to paint the living room walls with soft colors to create a relaxed atmosphere.
- Prefiero los colores apagados para la decoración de la sala.I prefer muted colors for the living room decoration.
- Prefiero los colores apagados para la sala.I prefer muted colors for the living room.
- El artista usa colores apagados en sus cuadros.The artist uses muted colors in his paintings.
- Esos colores apagados combinan muy bien.Those muted colors go together very well.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are choosing paint for a room.
- ElenaMe gustan estos colores apagados.I like these muted colors.
- MateoSon muy tranquilos, Elena.They are very calm, Elena.
- Elena¿Crees que combinan con el piso?Do you think they match the floor?
- MateoSí, Mateo piensa que quedan perfectos.Yes, Mateo thinks they look perfect.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
