Spanish Conversation · Level 107
60 words
Spanish word
colorear
Pronunciation
IPA/koloɾeˈaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcolor
Example
Voy a colorear el dibujo.
I am going to color the drawing.
More examples
Los niños colorearon con lápices de colores.
The children colored with colored pencils.
Core concept
Applying color to parts of an object to decorate or distinguish them.
Common phrases
colorear un dibujo
color a drawing
colorear con lápices de colores
color with colored pencils
colorear dentro de las líneas
color inside the lines
Similar words
pintar: Spreads paint across large areas of a surface with tools to change the surface color or finish.
teñir: Immerses or treats materials with dye to change the overall color of fabric or hair.
rellenar: Fills a vacant shape with color so the bounded area appears visually complete.
Definition in Spanish
Poner color sobre un dibujo, textil u otra superficie, o marcar partes con color para decorar o distinguir elementos.
Word origin
Derived from the Spanish noun color plus the verbalizing suffix -ear, with roots in Latin color, so the verb denotes adding color rather than painting or dyeing.
Usage tips
- Spanish speakers commonly use pintar for broad painting and colorear for adding accents or decoration, so choosing pintar instead of colorear changes the nuance.