Spanish Conversation · Level 62
76 words
Spanish word
anaranjado
Pronunciation
IPA/anaɾaŋˈxaðo/
Meaning
- adjectiveorange
Example
La camisa es anaranjada.
The shirt is orange.
More examples
La lámpara emite una luz anaranjada.
The lamp emits an orange light.
Core concept
Warm reddish-yellow hue of orange fruit.
Common phrases
luz anaranjada
orange light
pared anaranjada
orange wall
color anaranjado
orange color
Similar words
naranja: True orange color matching an orange fruit's peel or pulp.
amarillo: Lively yellow that shines like direct sunlight.
rojo: Bold red like fresh blood or a fully ripe tomato.
marrón: Deep brown reminiscent of earth, tree bark, or leather.
Definition in Spanish
Indica el color similar al de la cáscara o la pulpa de la naranja y que se aplica a objetos.
Word origin
Anaranjado derives from the fruit name naranja plus the suffix -ado to form an adjective, where naranja entered Spanish from Arabic nāranj.
Usage tips
- The noun naranja also serves as a color adjective without changing ending (una camisa naranja), so both naranja and anaranjado are commonly used to describe the same orange color.