celeste
/θeˈleste/
The English phrase sky blue is translated into Spanish as celeste.
The term is used to describe the color light blue.
Meaning: light blue (adj)
Which one should you use?
While celeste is a single adjective, azul cielo is a noun phrase meaning 'blue of the sky' used to describe the same color.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain South American countries, celeste alone might be more commonly used to refer to the sky blue color.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/θeˈleste/
Did you know?
- The color celeste is historically associated with the Virgin Mary in Spanish colonial art, symbolizing purity and the heavens.
- The word celeste is used to describe the national colors of Argentina and Uruguay. In these countries, 'la albiceleste' refers to the white and sky blue stripes of their national teams.
- The word celeste is not just a color name, but also means 'heavenly' or 'celestial' in a spiritual sense.
Examples in context
- La sala de conferencias deberá ser decorada con un tono azul celeste para transmitir una sensación de serenidad y armonía.The conference room should be decorated with a sky blue tone to convey a sense of serenity and harmony.
- ¡Me encanta tu nueva camiseta azul cielo! Combina perfectamente con tus ojos.I love your new sky blue t-shirt! It matches perfectly with your eyes.
- Hoy hace un día espectacular con un cielo completamente celeste.Today is a spectacular day with a completely sky blue sky.
- Las cortinas en la habitación infantil deberían ser de un color azul celeste suaveThe curtains in the children's room should be a soft sky blue color
- El azul celeste de esa pintura me recuerda las aguas cristalinas del CaribeThe sky blue in that painting reminds me of the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean
- El vestido es de un tono celeste.The dress is a sky blue shade.
- Me gusta mucho ese azul celeste.I really like that sky blue.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are looking at paint samples for a room.
- Sofía¿Te gusta este color celeste para el cuarto?Do you like this sky blue color for the room?
- AlejandroSí, es un tono muy bonito.Yes, it is a very beautiful shade.
- SofíaCreo que combinará bien con los muebles.I think it will go well with the furniture.
- AlejandroTienes razón, se verá muy bien.You are right, it will look great.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sky blue” translations and entries celeste, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
