Spanish Conversation · Level 80
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Spanish word
cobrizo
Pronunciation
IPA/koˈβɾiθo/
Meaning
- adjectivecopper-colored
Example
El cabello cobrizo brillaba bajo el sol.
The copper-colored hair shone in the sun.
More examples
La lámpara emitía un suave tono cobrizo en la sala.
The lamp emitted a soft copper-colored tone in the room.
Core concept
Copper-colored surface with a subtle red warmth.
Common phrases
pelo cobrizo
copper-colored hair
tono cobrizo
copper-colored tone
brillo cobrizo
copper-colored sheen
Similar words
acobreado: Glossy copper-like sheen emphasizing metallic shine with a slight red warmth.
rojizo: Mild red-tinged color, a subdued blush of red with low saturation.
anaranjado: Vivid orange hue similar to bright tangerine or fresh orange peel.
Definition in Spanish
Que presenta el tono propio del cobre, ligeramente rojizo y de aspecto cálido.
Word origin
Derived from cobre 'copper' plus -izo, with ultimate origin in Latin cuprum, so the word denotes possession of the copper color or sheen.
Usage tips
- Adjectival agreement and placement follow normal Spanish rules, for example 'un reflejo cobrizo' or 'pelo cobrizo', and the feminine form is cobriza.
Other meanings
- bronze-coloredadjective
- reddish-brownadjective