Spanish word

color

Pronunciation

IPA/koˈloɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncolor

Example

¿Qué color prefieres para la pared?

What color do you prefer for the wall?

Illustration for color (color)

More examples

El color de su pelo parece natural.

Their hair color looks natural.

Core concept

A single paint swatch showing red, green, and blue stripes.

Common phrases

  • color primario

    primary color

  • color pastel

    pastel color

  • color de pelo

    hair color

Similar words

tono: Shows a color's degree of lightness or darkness.
matiz: Marks a subtle difference in hue between very similar colors.
tonalidad: Conveys the overall tonal character or mood of a color.

Definition in Spanish

Designa la apariencia cromática de cosas, ropa o piel, es decir, la tonalidad que las hace ver rojas, verdes, etc.

Word origin

From Latin color, -oris, originally meaning hue or appearance, carried into Spanish to denote the visible tone of objects, clothing, and skin.

Usage tips

  • The noun is masculine (el color, los colores); use llevar + color for wearing, teñir de + color for dyeing, and tener buen/mal color for complexion.

Other meanings

  • shadenoun
  • tintnoun

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