turquesa
/tuɾˈkesa/masculine
The Spanish word for the color turquoise is turquesa.
turquesa is used as a noun to refer to the color itself, and also functions as an adjective to describe something that has a pale greenish-blue color.
Meaning: colour (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form turquesa is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/tuɾˈkesa/
Did you know?
- The word turquesa is an example of a color name that remains invariable, meaning it does not change its ending to match the gender of the noun it describes.
- The word turquesa refers not only to a color but also to a semi-precious stone found in many Spanish-speaking regions.
- While turquesa is the standard term, some regional dialects in Latin America might use azul turquesa to be more precise when describing shades.
Examples in context
- Me encanta ese vestido azul turquesa.I love that turquoise dress.
- La joyería tiene hermosas piedras turquesas.The jewelry store has beautiful turquoise stones.
- Compré una prenda verde agua para el verano.I bought a turquoise-colored garment for the summer.
- El turquesa de este mar es increíble.The turquoise of this sea is incredible.
- Me gusta mucho este tono turquesa.I really like this turquoise shade.
- Ese turquesa combina muy bien con el blanco.That turquoise goes very well with white.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are looking at paint samples.
- LucíaMira este color, Mateo.Look at this color, Mateo.
- Mateo¿Es turquesa?Is it turquoise?
- LucíaSí, es un turquesa brillante.Yes, it is a bright turquoise.
- MateoMe encanta ese color.I love that color.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “turquoise” translations and entries turquesa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
