azul petróleo
/aˌθul peˈtɾoleo/masculine
The English word 'teal' can be translated into Spanish as azul petróleo or verde azulado.
Meaning: colour (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| azul petróleo | /aˌθul peˈtɾoleo/ /aˌsul peˈtɾoleo/ |
masculine |
| verde azulado | /beɾde aθulado/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /beɾde asulado/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
Both terms are used as nouns to name the color teal, and also as adjectives to describe objects of that color.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase azul petróleo literally means 'petroleum blue', while verde azulado literally means 'bluish green'.
Which one should you use?
Azul petróleo is typically used to describe a darker, more saturated teal. In contrast, verde azulado is a more general description for any greenish-blue shade.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using verde azulado as an adjective, it must agree in gender with the noun it modifies. For example, you would say una silla verde azulada (a bluish green chair).
How do you pronounce it?
/aˌθul peˈtɾoleo/
Did you know?
- The word azul entered the Spanish language through Andalusian Arabic, reflecting the deep influence of Moorish culture on the Iberian Peninsula.
- The color 'teal' in English is named after a bird, but the Spanish term azul petróleo focuses instead on the industrial appearance of oil.
- The term azul petróleo is often used in Spanish fashion and interior design to describe a sophisticated, muted tone of teal.
Examples in context
- El vestido es de un tono azul petróleo.The dress is a shade of teal.
- Me gusta mucho ese azul petróleo para la pared.I really like that teal for the wall.
- Compré una lámpara de color azul petróleo.I bought a teal colored lamp.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are looking at paint samples in a store.
- Daniel¿Qué te parece este azul petróleo?What do you think of this teal?
- ElenaEs muy elegante, Daniel.It is very elegant, Daniel.
- DanielSí, combina bien con el sofá.Yes, it goes well with the sofa.
- ElenaEntonces, vamos a comprarlo.Then, let's buy it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “teal” translations and entries azul petróleo, 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 azul, petróleo, verde, CC BY-SA 4.0.
