Spanish Conversation · Level 104
59 words
Spanish word
turquesa
Pronunciation
IPA/tuɾˈkesa/
Meaning
- adjectiveturquoise
Example
¿Dónde compraste esa chaqueta turquesa?
Where did you buy that turquoise jacket?
More examples
Compré un bolso turquesa para el verano.
I bought a turquoise bag for the summer.
Core concept
Blue-green jewel tone like the turquoise stone.
Common phrases
chaqueta turquesa
turquoise jacket
color turquesa
turquoise color
vestido turquesa
turquoise dress
Similar words
azul: Clear blue evoking the sky or sea.
verde: Green of leaves and grass, fresh and natural.
celeste: Pale, bright sky-blue with a soft, airy feel.
aguamarina: Pale, light blue-green that evokes shallow seawater.
Definition in Spanish
Color que mezcla tonos azules y verdes, usado para telas, pinturas y objetos, identificado con la piedra turquesa.
Word origin
Spanish turquesa comes from the gemstone name, borrowed from medieval French turquoise literally meaning 'Turkish' via Mediterranean trade.
Usage tips
- When a precise shade matters, speakers add azul verdoso or verde azulado to indicate whether the color leans more toward blue or green.
Other meanings
- turquoise stonenoun