rojo
everyday
Red in Mexican Spanish is rojo (feminine roja). The word colorado also means red and is heard in some regions, but rojo is the standard choice.
Meaning: the color of blood (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| rojo | everyday |
| colorado | also used |
The color agrees with the noun, so you say el coche rojo and la camisa roja. A red light is luz roja or el alto, a stop sign.
When do people say it?
Red is a strong color in Mexican life. It appears in salsa roja, in the chile used in many dishes, and in the flag.
Did you know?
- The Mexican flag has three stripes, green, white and red, and the red stripe is on the right.
Examples in context
- Me encanta tu vestido rojo.I love your red dress.
- Se pasó el alto en rojo.He ran the red light.
Example conversation
Julia and her brother Mateo choose a car in a lot in Toluca.
- Julia¿Cuál te gusta, el rojo o el azul?Which do you like, the red one or the blue one?
- MateoEl rojo se ve más deportivo.The red one looks sportier.
- JuliaEntonces pregunto el precio.Then I will ask the price.
