amarelo
/a.maˈɾɛ.lu/
The English word 'yellow' is translated into Portuguese as amarelo.
Amarelo is used as an adjective to describe something having yellow as its color. It can also function as a noun to refer to the color itself. If you want to describe the process of something turning yellow or becoming more yellow, you can use the verb amarelar.
Meaning: having yellow as its color (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, the word for yellow is amarelo.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, amarelo must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use the feminine form amarela for feminine nouns, the masculine plural form amarelos for multiple masculine nouns and the feminine plural form amarelas for multiple feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /a.maˈɾɛ.lu/. It has four syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, the verb amarelar is used as a slang term meaning to chicken out or lose one's courage before a challenge.
- The word amarelo is an unexpected relative of the Latin word for 'bitter', which is amārus.
- The historical root of amarelo was originally a diminutive form meaning 'yellowish' or 'pale' rather than a pure yellow.
Examples in context
- O sol é amarelo.The sun is yellow.This sentence is useful for describing the color of the sun using amarelo.Tatoeba #5476882 by carlosalberto, translation #5257011 by solejar
- O carro é amarelo.The car is yellow.This sentence is useful for describing the color of a car using amarelo.Tatoeba #3655912 by ajdavidl, translation #3050133 by sundown
- O limão é amarelo.The lemon is yellow.This sentence is useful for describing the color of a lemon using amarelo.Tatoeba #11150877 by carlosalberto, translation #2730909 by Hybrid
- Eu gosto da cor amarela.I like the color yellow.
- Ela pintou a parede de cor amarela.She painted the wall yellow.
- Gosto desse carro amarelinho.I like that cute little yellow car.
- Adoro o sol amarelo de Portugal.I love Portugal's yellow sun.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Juliana are looking at a painting in a gallery.
- LucasVocê gosta desse quadro amarelo?Do you like this yellow painting?
- JulianaSim, eu acho a cor linda.Yes, I think the color is beautiful.
- LucasO tom de amarelo é bem forte.The shade of yellow is very strong.
- JulianaCombina com a luz da sala.It matches the light in the room.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yellow” translations and entries amarelo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amarelo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
