Spanish Colors Name with Pronunciation and Meaning in English

This article provides a clear and concise list of common Spanish colors. This includes the Spanish name, its English translation, and an easy-to-follow pronunciation guide, making it simple for beginners to quickly learn and use colors in everyday Spanish conversations and descriptions.

Anisha Mishra
Jun 27, 2025, 14:01 IST
Spanish Colors Name with Pronunciation and Meaning in English
Spanish Colors Name with Pronunciation and Meaning in English

Learning colors is one of the most exciting and fundamental steps when you begin studying a new language like Spanish. Colors aren't just about shades; they're essential for describing everything around you – from the clothes you wear and the food you eat to the beautiful landscapes you might see. Mastering this basic vocabulary instantly boosts your ability to communicate and understand, adding a vibrant new dimension to your Spanish skills.
This resource is designed to make learning Spanish colors straightforward and fun. We've compiled a list of the most common colors, presented in an easy-to-read table. Each entry includes the Spanish word, its English equivalent, and a simple pronunciation guide to help you sound natural. Dive in, practice these colorful words, and start describing the world in Spanish today!

Spanish Colours: Names and Pronunciations

Here's a list of common Spanish colors. Note that many Spanish adjectives (including colors) change their ending to match the gender and number of the noun they describe (e.g., rojo for masculine singular, roja for feminine singular, rojos for masculine plural, rojas for feminine plural). For simplicity in this basic list, we'll primarily provide the masculine singular form.

Practice these common and nuanced color words to enhance your descriptive vocabulary in Spanish.

Spanish Word

English Translation

Pronunciation Guide (Simplified)

1. Color

Color

koh-LOHR

2. Rojo

Red

ROH-hoh

3. Azul

Blue

ah-SOOL

4. Amarillo

Yellow

ah-mah-REE-yoh

5. Verde

Green

VER-deh

6. Negro

Black

NEH-groh

7. Blanco

White

BLAHN-koh

8. Naranja

Orange (color)

nah-RAHN-hah

9. Morado

Purple

moh-RAH-doh

10. Rosa

Pink

ROH-sah

11. Marrón

Brown

mah-RROHN

12. Gris

Gray

GREES

13. Dorado

Gold / Golden

doh-RAH-doh

14. Plateado

Silver / Silvery

plah-teh-AH-doh

15. Claro

Light (e.g., light blue)

KLAH-roh

16. Oscuro

Dark (e.g., dark green)

ohs-KOO-roh

17. Celeste

Sky Blue

seh-LES-teh

18. Turquesa

Turquoise

toor-KEH-sah

19. Violeta

Violet

vee-oh-LEH-tah

20. Azul marino

Navy Blue

ah-SOOL mah-REE-noh

21. Beige

Beige

BEY-heh

22. Crema

Cream

KREH-mah

23. Cobre

Copper

KOH-breh

24. Bronce

Bronze

BROHN-seh

25. Multicolor

Multicolor

mool-tee-koh-LOHR

26. Índigo

Indigo

EEN-dee-goh

27. Magenta

Magenta

mah-HEN-tah

28. Cian

Cyan

SEE-ahn

29. Fucsia

Fuchsia

FOOK-syah

30. Aguamarina

Aquamarine

ah-gwah-mah-REE-nah

31. Coral

Coral

koh-RAHL

32. Burdeos

Burgundy

boor-DEH-ohs

33. Olivo

Olive (color)

oh-LEE-voh

34. Lima

Lime Green

LEE-mah

35. Rubí

Ruby

roo-BEE

36. Esmeralda

Emerald

ess-meh-RAHL-dah

37. Mostaza

Mustard (color)

mohs-TAH-sah

38. Salmón

Salmon (color)

sahl-MOHN

39. Terracota

Terracotta

teh-rrah-KOH-tah

40. Lavanda

Lavender

lah-VAHN-dah

41. Lila

Lilac

LEE-lah

42. Brillante

Bright / Shiny

bree-LYAHN-teh

43. Mate

Matte / Dull

MAH-teh

44. Primario

Primary (color)

pree-MAH-ryoh

45. Secundario

Secondary (color)

seh-koon-DAH-ryoh

46. Pastel

Pastel

pahs-TEL

47. Neón

Neon

neh-OHN

48. Transparente

Transparent

trans-pah-REN-teh

49. Opaco

Opaque

oh-PAH-koh

50. Vivo

Vivid / Bright (descriptive)

VEE-voh

This expanded list gives you a great start to describing the world in Spanish. Learning these colors makes your conversations more lively and helps you understand more. Keep practicing them every day, and soon you'll be using Spanish colors with ease and confidence!

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Anisha Mishra
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