Colours in Spanish

To know the colours in Spanish 🎨 is a simple yet essential step to know for all the beginners. Colours are everywhere, and knowing how to describe them will make conversations more engaging. This guide explores 20 common colours in Spanish, their English translations 🔠, and a fun bonus about the word "orange"🍊. 

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 Why Are Colours in Spanish Important?

Colours are a fundamental part of daily life. Whether you're shopping for clothes 👚, discussing your favorite piece of art 👨‍🎨 or describing your surroundings 🌍, knowing colours in Spanish will help you communicate with confidence 🗣️.

Moreover, learning colours is a great way to start recognizing patterns in the Spanish language, making it easier to expand your vocabulary 🔠.

Spanish Colour Chart

Visual 👁️ learners will benefit from pairing the words with their corresponding colours 🎨. A chart showcasing each colour with its name in Spanish and English can be a great tool to reinforce your memory.

Rojo Red La manzana es roja. (The apple is red.) 1-Nov-25-2024-02-15-47-5193-PM

 

 

Azul Blue

El cielo es azul.

(The sky is blue.)

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Amarillo Yellow

El sol es amarillo. (The sun is yellow.)

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Verde Green La hierba es verde. (The grass is green.) 4-2

 

 

Blanco White La nieve es blanca. (The snow is white.) 5-1

 

 

Negro Black El carbón es negro. (The coal is black.) 6-1

 

 

Naranja Orange La naranja es naranja. (The orange is orange.) 7-1

 

 

Rosa Pink La flor es rosa. (The flower is pink.) 8-1

 

 

Gris Gray El elefante es gris. (The elephant is gray.) 10-1

 

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20 Colours in Spanish and Their English Translations

Let’s start with the essentials. Here’s a list of 20 colours in Spanish and their English meanings:

Rojo Red

 

👂Rojo
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Azul Blue

 

👂 Azul
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Amarillo Yellow

 

👂 Amarillo
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Verde Green

 

👂 Verde
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Blanco White

 

👂 Blanco
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Negro Black

 

👂 Negro
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Naranja Orange

 

👂 Naranja
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Rosa Pink

 

👂 Rosa
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Morado Purple

 

👂 Morado
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Gris Gray

 

👂 Gris
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Marrón Brown

 

👂 Marrón
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Celeste Sky Blue

 

👂 Celeste
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Turquesa Turquoise

 

👂 Turquesa
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Violeta Violet

 

👂 Violeta
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Dorado Gold

 

👂 Dorado
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Plateado Silver

 

👂 Plateado
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Beige Beige

 

👂 Beige
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Lila Lilac

 

👂 Lila
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Fucsia Fuchsia

 

👂 Fucsia
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Verde pistacho
Pistachio green
 
👂 Verde pistacho
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These words are incredibly versatile and will help you describe a wide variety of objects and situations.

Tips to Practice Colours in Spanish

To make sure you remember these colours in Spanish, try these simple technique:

Practice in Real Life:

When you’re out and about, describe what you see in Spanish. For example, "El cielo es azul ☁️" (The sky is blue ☁️).

Quick video practice

Here you have a couple of our videos 🎬 in TikTok and Instagram showing how can you use colours in your Spansih lifestyle. 

☝️Some colours in Spanish change to feminine and masculine 🔀depending on the noun they're accompanying, some of them may not. Discover them🔗:  Click here

☝️Also, if you have a more advanced level, there are lots of idioms related to colours 🎨 in Spanish. Have a look and enrich your language with them 🔗:

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Bonus: The Colour and the Fruit “Orange”

The word naranja in Spanish is unique because it refers to both the colour orange and the fruit. Context is key to understanding its use:

El coche es de color naranja 🔶. (The car is orange.)

Quiero un zumo de naranja 🍊. (I want an orange juice.)

This dual meaning makes naranja one of the most interesting colours to learn, adding a fun twist to your vocabulary practice.

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