color neutro
/koloɾ neutɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "neutral color" is translated into Spanish as color neutro.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "neutral colors" in the plural, you must pluralize both the noun and the adjective to get colores neutros.
How do you pronounce it?
/koloɾ neutɾo/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, people might use the word sobrio instead of neutro to describe a color palette that is understated or professional.
- In Spanish grammar, neutro is the term for the 'neuter' gender, which is used for abstract concepts but does not exist as a noun or adjective category like it does in German or Latin.
- The term neutro traces its path from the Latin 'neuter', which literally means 'neither one nor the other'.
Examples in context
- La pared está pintada de color neutro, un tono perfecto para resaltar los muebles.The wall is painted in a neutral color, a perfect shade to highlight the furniture.
- Prefiero los colores neutros para la decoración de la sala.I prefer neutral colors for the living room decoration.
- El beige es un color neutro.Beige is a neutral color.
- Prefiero elegir un color neutro para la sala.I prefer to choose a neutral color for the living room.
- Ese color neutro combina con todo.That neutral color goes with everything.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are looking at paint samples for their new house.
- Sofía¿Crees que este sea un color neutro?Do you think this is a neutral color?
- DanielSí, es un color neutro muy elegante.Yes, it is a very elegant neutral color.
- SofíaMe gusta porque es suave.I like it because it is soft.
- DanielEntonces, vamos a comprarlo, Sofía.Then, let's buy it, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries color, neutro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
