Spanish word

gris

Pronunciation

IPA/gɾis/

Meaning

  • adjectivegray

Example

Hoy el cielo está gris.

Today the sky is gray.

Illustration for gris (gray)

More examples

Mi abrigo es gris.

My coat is gray.

Core concept

A stone-like dull tone, like concrete or ash.

Common phrases

  • día gris

    gray day

  • ropa gris

    gray clothing

Similar words

grisáceo: A touch of gray mixed into another color, giving a slightly grayed look.
oscuro: Dark, richly shadowed color with a near-black presence.
claro: Bright, light-toned color that reads as soft and clear.

Definition in Spanish

Indica el color situado entre el blanco y el negro, usado para describir objetos, ropa y el cielo.

Word origin

Spanish gris comes from Old French gris, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *grīs denoting the color of ashes.

Usage tips

  • Gris does not change for gender (una camisa gris, un abrigo gris) and forms the plural grises.

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