violeta
/bjoˈleta/feminine
In Spanish, violet is violeta. Wiktionary also lists violáceo.
Meaning: colour (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| violeta | /bjoˈleta/ | feminine |
| violáceo | /bjoˈlaθeo/ /bjoˈlaseo/ |
masculine |
The word violeta can refer to the color itself, the flower or function as an adjective to describe something that is the color violet. It can also be used as the female given name Violeta.
Which one should you use?
While violeta is the standard noun for the color, the adjective violáceo is used specifically to describe things that have a violet or purplish tint.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, you may use violeta claro or violeta oscuro to specify light violet or dark violet.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun violeta is feminine, and its plural form is violetas. The adjective violáceo is masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
/bjoˈleta/
Did you know?
- The word violeta shares a linguistic root with the Spanish verb violar, which means 'to violate' or 'to rape'.
- In traditional Spanish poetry, referencing violetas often serves as a coded symbol for modesty and humility.
- While violeta describes a bright purple, Spanish speakers often use morado for a deeper purple, like the color of a grape or a bruise.
Examples in context
- Esta flor es de color violáceo.This flower is violet in color.This sentence uses violáceo to describe the color of a flower.Tatoeba #5629069 by arh, translation #6608232 by arh
- La señorita es modesta como una violeta.The young lady is modest like a violet.This sentence uses violeta to compare a person to the flower.Tatoeba #1870434 by marcelostockle, translation #3657493 by kerbear407
- El perdón es la fragancia que la violeta vierte sobre el talón del que la ha aplastado.Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.This sentence uses violeta to refer to the flower in a poetic context.Tatoeba #11906801 by Seael, translation #11906798 by Seael
- ¡Me encanta esa camiseta morada que estás usando!I love that purple shirt you're wearing!
- Compré un lápiz labial púrpura muy vibrante.I bought a very vibrant purple lipstick.
- La pintura de la pared es de tono violeta.The wall paint is a violet shade.
- El vestido que lleva es de un color violeta muy vibrante.The dress she's wearing is a very vibrant violet color.
- Miré una puesta de sol morada increíble en la playa.I watched an amazing purple sunset at the beach.
- Ella tiene unos ojos púrpuras hermosos.She has beautiful purple eyes.
- En la fiesta, vi a alguien usando un sombrero violeta oscuro muy elegante.At the party, I saw someone wearing a very stylish dark violet hat.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are shopping for home decor.
- LucíaMe gusta esa cortina de color violeta.I like that violet colored curtain.
- JavierA mí también, es un tono muy bonito.Me too, it is a very pretty shade.
- Lucía¿Crees que combine con el sofá?Do you think it matches with the sofa?
- JavierSí, se vería muy elegante.Yes, it would look very elegant.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “violet” translations and entries violeta, violáceo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries violeta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
