rosa
neutral, Mexico
In Mexican Spanish "pink" is rosa. Many speakers also say rosado. A very bright pink, common in Mexican crafts and design, is called rosa mexicano.
Meaning: color between red and white (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| rosa | neutral, Mexico |
| rosado | neutral |
| rosa mexicano | bright pink |
Rosa does not change for gender: una casa rosa, un vestido rosa. The plural is rosas, as in zapatos rosas.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because rosa also means "rose", the color is often used the same way as a noun, as in el rosa.
When do people say it?
Rosa mexicano is a vivid, saturated pink seen on textiles, buildings and papel picado. It is widely seen as a symbol of Mexican design.
Did you know?
- The color name rosa comes from the flower, the rose, which is also rosa in Spanish.
Examples in context
- Me gusta tu vestido rosa.I like your pink dress.
- La pared es de color rosado.The wall is pink.
- Compramos flores de rosa mexicano.We bought flowers in bright Mexican pink.
Example conversation
Paty and her daughter Valeria choose a backpack in a store in Guadalajara.
- ValeriaMamá, quiero la mochila rosa.Mom, I want the pink backpack.
- Paty¿No prefieres la morada?Don't you prefer the purple one?
- ValeriaNo, la rosa me encanta.No, I love the pink one.
