English–Spanish

“indigo” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈɲil/

Example

Me gusta el color añil.

I like the color indigo.

Illustration for añil (indigo)

How to say “indigo” in Spanish

“Indigo” in Spanish is añil.

Deep, slightly purplish blue used for dyeing.

Full entry for añil: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with añil

Los cojines en tono añil dan vida a la sala.

Cushions in indigo tones give life to the room.

Tips for using añil

  • The word requires the letter ñ and is often used with a concrete noun (for example 'tela añil' or 'tinte añil') so the listener knows whether it refers to the dyed object or the abstract color.

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