Spanish word

lila

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlila/

Meaning

  • adjectivelight purple

Example

Tu bufanda es lila.

Your scarf is light purple.

Illustration for lila (light purple)

More examples

Me compré un vestido lila para la boda.

I bought a light purple dress for the wedding.

Core concept

Soft pale purple like lilac blossoms.

Common phrases

  • vestido lila

    light purple dress

  • bufanda lila

    light purple scarf

  • camisa lila

    light purple shirt

Similar words

morado: Medium-to-dark purple with a rich, saturated tone.
violeta: Bright purple with a clear bluish tint.

Definition in Spanish

Indica un tono pálido de púrpura, cercano al color de la flor de lilas y usado para ropa y objetos.

Word origin

Originally the name of the lilac flower, lila comes into Spanish via French lilas and ultimately traces back to older Persian or Arabic flower names.

Usage tips

  • Speakers often add lila claro or lila oscuro to indicate a lighter or darker shade and reduce ambiguity.

Other meanings

  • lavenderadjective
  • lilacnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • liláceolilacadjective

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