Spanish word

colorido

Pronunciation

IPA/koloˈɾiðo/

Meaning

  • adjectivecolorful

Example

El mercado está lleno de puestos coloridos.

The market is full of colorful stalls.

Illustration for colorido (colorful)

More examples

Compré una camisa colorida para el verano.

I bought a gaudy shirt for the summer.

Core concept

A market stall piled with bright, varied fabrics.

Common phrases

  • camisa colorida

    gaudy shirt

  • ropa colorida

    gaudy clothing

Similar words

vivo: Displays intensely saturated, lively hues that look vivid and energetic.
llamativo: Commands attention with a bold, flashy look meant to catch the eye.
brillante: Exhibits bright, clear color or reflected light, giving a shining look.
vistoso: Looks decorative and showy, using ornamentation to stand out.

Definition in Spanish

Que presenta colores variados o llamativos en su aspecto y se usa para describir objetos o escenas.

Word origin

From the noun color plus the Spanish adjectival suffix -ido, colorido literally means 'having color' and denotes something that displays varied or striking colors.

Usage tips

  • When applied to a person, colorido usually refers to clothing or outward appearance and can carry a connotation of being flashy or gaudy.

Other meanings

  • gaudyadjective

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