Spanish Conversation · Level 19
90 words
Spanish word
rojo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈroxo/
Meaning
- adjectivered
Example
La manzana está roja.
The apple is red.
More examples
El semáforo está rojo, hay que detenerse.
The red traffic light means you must stop.
Core concept
Deep blood-red hue.
Common phrases
semáforo rojo
red traffic light
libro rojo
red book
Similar words
rojizo: Tinted faintly with red, giving a pale, soft reddish cast.
Definition in Spanish
Que presenta el tono rojizo que asociamos con la sangre o las llamas.
Word origin
The adjective comes from Latin rubeus 'reddish' and passed through Vulgar Latin and Old Spanish forms such as roxo to become modern Spanish rojo.
Usage tips
- In political contexts rojo frequently means 'communist' or 'leftist', so the word can carry ideological connotations beyond simple color.