Spanish Conversation · Level 86
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Spanish word
castaño
Pronunciation
IPA/kasˈtaɲo/
Meaning
- adjectivechestnut
Example
Tiene el pelo castaño.
He has chestnut hair.
More examples
Su barba es castaña.
His beard is chestnut.
Core concept
Warm reddish brown like a chestnut.
Common phrases
tener el pelo castaño
have chestnut hair
ojos castaños
chestnut eyes
Similar words
marrón: Neutral medium brown with an even, everyday tone.
café: Coffee-like brown, rich and moderately dark.
moreno: Dark brown typically used to describe hair or skin.
pardo: Muted grayish brown with a dull, dusty appearance.
Definition in Spanish
Marrón con un tinte cálido similar al de la castaña, empleado para describir el color del cabello, los ojos y la piel.
Word origin
From Latin castaneus 'chestnut', castaño names the chestnut's color and serves as the adjective for that warm brown.
Usage tips
- The letter ñ in castaño represents a 'ny' sound, and writing it without the tilde (castano) is incorrect and can change meaning.