azul marino
/aˌθul maˈɾino/masculine
The English phrase 'navy blue' is translated into Spanish as azul marino.
azul marino is used to describe the specific dark blue color. In Spanish, this phrase functions as a compound adjective or a noun phrase.
Meaning: a dark blue color (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of azul (blue) and marino (marine or of the sea).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form azul marino is masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˌθul maˈɾino/
Did you know?
- Unlike many adjectives in Spanish that change to match the gender of the noun, azul marino remains masculine even when describing a feminine object.
- The word azul has an exotic journey from the Persian word for 'lapis lazuli', a precious deep-blue stone, arriving in Spanish via Arabic.
- While English calls it 'navy blue', the Spanish azul marino literally translates to 'marine blue', directly referencing the sea rather than a military organization.
Examples in context
- El vestido que lleva María es de color azul marino, le queda muy elegante.The dress Maria is wearing is navy blue, and it looks very elegant on her.
- El vestido es azul marino.The dress is navy blue.
- Me gusta ese tono de azul marino.I like that shade of navy blue.
- Prefiero el azul marino para la chaqueta.I prefer navy blue for the jacket.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are looking at shirts in a clothing store.
- Lucía¿Te gusta este color azul marino?Do you like this navy blue color?
- DanielSí, es un azul marino muy elegante.Yes, it is a very elegant navy blue.
- Lucía¿Crees que te quedaría bien?Do you think it would look good on you?
- DanielCreo que sí, lo voy a probar.I think so, I am going to try it on.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “navy blue” translations and entries azul marino, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries azul, marino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
