blanco marrón
/blanko maron/from spelling rules
The phrase "white brown" in Spanish is blanco marrón.
This phrase is used to refer to the colors white and brown.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, the term Canela is used to describe a lighter shade of brown.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both adjectives must take the plural form to agree with a plural noun, such as blancos marrones.
Did you know?
- In some contexts, calling a situation un marrón in Spain means it is a dirty, unpleasant, or tedious job that nobody wants to do.
- The term blanco is used in Spanish to describe not just a color, but also the 'target' in archery or shooting.
- The word blanco shares the same ancient roots as the English word 'blank', as both derive from a Germanic source meaning 'bright' or 'shining'.
Example conversation
María and Javier are looking at a new painting.
- María¿Te gusta este cuadro, Javier?Do you like this painting, Javier?
- JavierSí, pero prefiero el blanco marrón.Yes, but I prefer the white and brown one.
- MaríaEl blanco marrón es muy elegante.The white and brown is very elegant.
- JavierExacto, combina con todo.Exactly, it goes with everything.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries blanco, marrón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
