Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| rosado | /roˈsado/ | |
| rosáceo | /roˈsaθeo/ /roˈsaseo/ |
|
| róseo | /roseo/ (from spelling rules) | formal |
| rosmarino | /rosmaɾino/ (from spelling rules) | |
| cariaco | /kaɾjako/ (from spelling rules) | Dominican Republic |
The primary way to describe the color between red and white is using the adjective rosado. If you want to specify a lighter shade, you can use rosado claro (light pink). While rosado is the standard adjective, the noun rosa is frequently used as an adjective in many Spanish-speaking regions to also mean pink.
Which one should you use?
Depending on the nuance you wish to convey, different forms are used. Rosáceo is used to describe something that has a pinkish tint or appearance, often in technical or descriptive contexts. Róseo is a more formal or literary way to describe a pinkish or rosy hue. In many regions, the noun rosa is used as an adjective to mean pink, whereas rosado remains the standard adjective.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form róseo is used in formal, medical or poetic contexts to describe a pinkish hue.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Dominican Republic, the form cariaco is used.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, rosado must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use the feminine form rosada for feminine nouns and the masculine plural form rosados for masculine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/roˈsado/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish idioms, the phrase ver la vida color de rosa is used, which is the equivalent of the English 'looking through rose-tinted glasses'.
- The Latin root of rosado is rosātus, which describes something that has been 'made' or 'characterized' by the color of a rose.
- The term róseo is frequently found in classical Spanish poetry to describe the dawn or the cheeks of a lover, where rosado would sound too ordinary.
Examples in context
- Él conduce un Cadillac rosado.He drives a pink Cadillac.This sentence uses rosado to describe a vehicle.Tatoeba #1334784 by marcelostockle, translation #1334778 by Scott
- El rosado no es solo para niñas.Pink is not just for girls.This sentence uses rosado to talk about the color in relation to gender.Tatoeba #3269336 by marcelostockle, translation #3222493 by Hybrid
- El color es más púrpura que rosado.The color is purple rather than pink.This sentence uses rosado to compare two different colors.Tatoeba #1298112 by marcelostockle, translation #46151 by CM
- El vestido que lleva es de color rosa.The dress she is wearing is pink.
- El oso de peluche es de color rosado.The teddy bear is pink.
- ¿Has visto cómo ha pintado su casa? La ha pintado de color rosita.Have you seen how they painted their house? They painted it pink.
- Las paredes de la habitación tienen un tono rosáceo muy agradable.The walls of the room have a very pleasant pinkish hue.
- Optamos por un tono rosa suave para darle calidez.We chose a soft pink shade to give it warmth.
- La modelo desfiló por la pasarela luciendo un elegante vestido rosado empolvado.The model walked down the runway wearing an elegant dusty pink dress.
- He comprado un bonito ramo de rosas rosadas para mi madre en su cumpleaños.I bought a beautiful bouquet of pink roses for my mother's birthday.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are looking at a catalog of stationery.
- Sofía¿Te gusta este bolígrafo rosado, Daniel?Do you like this pink pen, Daniel?
- DanielSí, es un tono muy bonito.Yes, it is a very beautiful shade.
- SofíaEntonces, lo compraré para ti.Then, I will buy it for you.
- DanielGracias, Sofía, eres muy amable.Thanks, Sofia, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pink” translations and entries rosado, rosáceo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rosado, rosáceo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
