The colors are one of the groups of words that are used frequently when we speak. In this article, we will show you how to say colors in Spanish or names of basic colors in Spanish and common words and phrases used when talking about colors.
List of colors in Spanish - Los Colores
- black - negro
- white - blanco
- blue - azul
- yellow - amarillo
- red - rojo
- green – verde
- orange – anaranjado
- pink - rosado
- purple - morado
- violet - violeta
- brown - marrón
- gold - dorado
- gray - gris
- multicolored - multicolor
- silver - plateado
- turquoise - turquesa
- sky blue - azúl cielo
- dark - oscuro
- bright - fuerte
- light - claro
- gold - dorado
- silver - plateado
- bronze - bronce
Basic colors in Spanish
Using colors in Spanish
1. The gender of color words need to match the noun they describe
Color words are mostly used as adjectives. In Spanish, the gender of color words must match the gender of the noun or the thing that you’re describing.
Note:
- If the noun is feminine, change the ending “o” on a color word to “a”
For example:
La camisa es negra – The shirt is black
- If the color word end in “e” or a consonant, its form will remain unchanged for both gender like “azul”.
- If the noun/the thing you are describing is plural, add “s” to the end of the color words.
For instance, there are 4 different forms of "blanco" including:
blanco (masculine and singular form)
blancos ( masculine and plural form)
blanca (feminine and singular form)
blancas (feminine and plural form)
See Spanish gender rules.
For example:
Hay dos gatos negros - There are two black cats
Note:
- Just like in English, the plural form of some words doesn’t follow the above rules, including:
Azul - azules
Marrón - marrónes
Gris - Grises
2. If a color word is modified with other words, don’t change its form. Or in other words, you don’t have to change its form to match the gender or the number of the noun.
For example: lime green – verde lima
See: Numbers in Spanish
3. The color word must come after the noun it describes.
Examples:
Red pencil - lápiz rojo
Tengo un traje de baño morado - I have a purple bathing suit
La chica tiene piernas largas, uñas rosadas, y cabello rojo - The girl has long legs, pink nails and red hair.
Tiene los ojos azules - He/she has green eyes.
Common words and phrases used when talking about colors
Color - Color
The colors - Los colores
Mi color favorito es... - My favorite color is...
Me gusta el color azul - I like the color blue.
Knowing basic colors is essential as you learn Spanish. If you have any problem when using color words in expressions, don't hesitate to leave a comment below.