Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA |
|---|---|
| rosa | /ˈʁɔ.zɐ/ (Brazil) /ˈʁɔ.zɐ/ (Rio de Janeiro) |
| cor-de-rosa | /ˌkoʁ.d͡ʒiˈʁɔ.zɐ/ (Brazil) /ˌkoʁ.deˈʁɔ.zɐ/ (Brazil) |
| róseo | /ˈʁɔ.zju/ (Brazil) /ˈʁɔ.zju/ (Rio de Janeiro) |
The word rosa is used to describe a color between red and white. It functions as both an adjective and a noun. When you want to name the color itself as a noun, you can use rosa or cor-de-rosa.
What does it mean word for word?
The form cor-de-rosa literally means "color of rose".
Which one should you use?
While rosa is the most common way to say "pink", the form cor-de-rosa is used for a more formal or precise way to refer to the color itself. The form róseo is also an available way to express the color.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective rosa is invariable for gender, meaning it remains rosa whether it modifies a masculine or feminine noun. However, it must agree in number with the noun it modifies. If the noun is plural, the adjective becomes rosas.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈʁɔ.zɐ/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In some regional dialects, especially in Brazil, people may use rosa-choque to describe 'hot pink' or 'neon pink'.
- In Portuguese, the phrase ver a vida cor-de-rosa is the equivalent of the English expression 'to see the world through rose-colored glasses'.
- While rosa is used for the color 'pink', the word rosado is used specifically to describe things that have a pinkish tint or hue, such as a 'pinkish' sky during sunset.
Examples in context
- A rosa é rosa.The rose is pink.This sentence shows how to use rosa to describe a rose.Tatoeba #1418599 by alexmarcelo, translation #1417588 by marcelostockle
- O porco é rosa.The pig is pink.This sentence uses rosa to describe a pig.Tatoeba #3076337 by Ricardo14, translation #2504051 by Ricardo14
- A sainha é rosa.The small skirt is pink.This sentence uses rosa to describe a skirt.Tatoeba #2137879 by alexmarcelo, translation #462926 by lukaszpp
- Eu adoro essa gravata rosa.I love this pink tie.
- Essa é a minha cor favorita: cor-de-rosa.This is my favorite color: pink.
- Você viu aquela bicicleta rosadinha da Joana?Did you see Joana's cute pink bicycle?
- Eu adorei o vestido rosinha da festa.I loved the cute pink dress at the party.
- Eu adorei as flores cor-de-rosa no jardim.I loved the pink flowers in the garden.
- A Ana pintou a parede do quarto num tom de rosa lindo.Ana painted the bedroom wall in a beautiful shade of pink.
- Os flamingos têm penas rosadas.Flamingos have pink feathers.
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Example conversation
Camila and Lucas are choosing a gift for a friend.
- CamilaVocê gosta desta caneca rosa?Do you like this pink mug?
- LucasSim, ela é muito bonita.Yes, it is very beautiful.
- CamilaPrefere a azul ou a rosa?Do you prefer the blue one or the pink one?
- LucasEu acho que a rosa é melhor.I think the pink one is better.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pink” translations and entries rosa, cor-de-rosa, róseo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
