Spanish Conversation · Level 10
88 words
Spanish word
celeste
Pronunciation
IPA/θeˈleste/
Meaning
- adjectivelight blue
Example
Me gusta la camisa celeste.
I like the light blue shirt.
More examples
Ella compró un vestido celeste para el verano.
She bought a light blue dress for the summer.
Core concept
Pale sky-blue shade.
Common phrases
vestido celeste
light blue dress
blusa celeste
light blue blouse
zapatos celeste
light blue shoes
Similar words
azul claro: Light, clear blue with a fresh, slightly vivid tone suitable for clothing and accents.
azul: General blue hue covering medium to deep tones, used widely in many contexts.
pastel: Soft, muted color family with gentle, powdery tones across different hues.
pálido: Very pale, washed-out color with low saturation and a quiet, understated look.
Definition in Spanish
Designa un tono claro entre el azul y el blanco, frecuente en ropa y objetos.
Word origin
From Latin caelestis 'heavenly, of the sky', via caelum 'sky', Spanish celeste names a light blue reminiscent of the sky.
Usage tips
- Spanish speakers typically use celeste for pale, sky-like blues while azul covers deeper blues, so celeste commonly describes shirts, baby items, and soft fabrics.
Other meanings
- sky bluenoun
Opposites
- oscurodarkadjective