Spanish Colors (Los Colores) Study Notes

Primary and Secondary Colors (Los Colores Principales y Secundarios)

  • Rojo

    • Translation: Red
    • Visual Representation:     Red color block

  • Amarillo

    • Translation: Yellow
    • Visual Representation:     Yellow color block

  • Anaranjado / Naranja

    • Translation: Orange
    • Visual Representation:     Orange color block

  • Verde

    • Translation: Green
    • Visual Representation:     Green color block

  • Azul

    • Translation: Blue
    • Visual Representation:     Blue color block

  • Morado / Violeta

    • Translation: Purple
    • Visual Representation:     Purple color block

  • Rosa / Rosado

    • Translation: Pink
    • Visual Representation:     Pink color block

Neutral Colors (Los Colores Neutros)

  • Café / Marrón

    • Translation: Brown
    • Visual Representation:     Brown color block

  • Negro

    • Translation: Black
    • Visual Representation:     Black color block

  • Blanco

    • Translation: White
    • Visual Representation:     White color block

  • Gris

    • Translation: Gray
    • Visual Representation:     Gray color block

Color Modifiers, Metallics, and Related Terms

  • Arco iris

    • Translation: Rainbow
    • Visual Representation:     Paintbrush painting a rainbow

  • Claro

    • Translation: Light (color qualifier)
    • Visual Representation:     Pastel color stripes representing light colors

  • Oscuro

    • Translation: Dark (color qualifier)
    • Visual Representation:     Dark color stripes representing dark colors

  • Dorado (oro)

    • Translation: Gold
    • Visual Representation:     Gold bullion bar with gold coins

  • Plata

    • Translation: Silver
    • Visual Representation:     Pyramid of silver bullion bars

Conversational Spanish Phrases for Colors

  • Asking Questions About Colors:

    • ¿Cuál es tu color favorito?: What is your favorite color?
    • ¿De qué color es?: What color is it?

  • Expressing Preferences and Descriptions:

    • Mi color favorito es el verde.: My favorite color is green.
    • Es amarillo.: It is yellow.
    • Me gusta morado.: I like purple.
    • Me gusta: I like