amarillo
/amaˈɾiʝo/
Yellow in Spanish is amarillo.
The word amarillo is used to describe something having yellow as its color. It can function as an adjective or as a noun to refer to the color itself.
Meaning: having yellow as its color (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the word must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use the feminine form amarilla for feminine nouns, the masculine plural form amarillos for masculine plural nouns and the feminine plural form amarillas for feminine plural nouns, such as in the phrase flores amarillas.
How do you pronounce it?
/amaˈɾiʝo/
Did you know?
- Some linguists believe amarillo comes from the Arabic word anbar, which refers to 'ambergris'. This fragrant substance produced by whales is often yellowish in color.
- The phrase estoy amarillo is sometimes used colloquially in various regions to mean that someone looks pale, sickly, or jaundiced, rather than actually being the color 'yellow'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the color 'amarillo' is a traditional symbol for good luck and wealth. During certain celebrations, people might wear yellow to attract prosperity.
Examples in context
- El sol es amarillo.The sun is yellow.This sentence is useful for describing the color of the sun using amarillo.Tatoeba #5257399 by cueyayotl, translation #5257011 by solejar
- El libro es amarillo.The book is yellow.This sentence is useful for describing the color of a book using amarillo.Tatoeba #5257415 by cueyayotl, translation #5256981 by solejar
- El carro es amarillo.The car is yellow.This sentence is useful for describing the color of a car using amarillo.Tatoeba #6172275 by cueyayotl, translation #3050133 by sundown
- ¿Tiene un vestido amarillo?Do you have a yellow dress?
- Me gusta tu coche amarillitoI like your cute little yellow car
- Manzana amarillaYellow apple
- Sol amarilloYellow sun
- Coche amarilloYellow car
- 77 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are choosing decorations for a party.
- María¿Te gusta este globo amarillo?Do you like this yellow balloon?
- AlejandroSí, es muy bonito.Yes, it is very pretty.
- MaríaCompraré más globos amarillos para la fiesta.I will buy more yellow balloons for the party.
- Alejandro¡Excelente idea, María!Excellent idea, María!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yellow” translations and entries amarillo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amarillo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
