Spanish Colors with English Examples

Learning colors in Spanish is one of the first steps to expanding your vocabulary. Colors are used every day — in clothing, food, art, and conversation — so mastering them will help you sound more natural when speaking Spanish.

Below is a list of common Spanish colors, their English meanings, and example sentences to show how they’re used in context.

Basic Spanish Colors

Spanish	English	Example Sentence (English + Spanish)
Rojo	Red	The car is red. → El coche es rojo.
Azul	Blue	The sky is blue. → El cielo es azul.
Verde	Green	The grass is green. → La hierba es verde.
Amarillo	Yellow	The sun is yellow. → El sol es amarillo.
Negro	Black	My cat is black. → Mi gato es negro.
Blanco	White	The snow is white. → La nieve es blanca.
Gris	Gray	The clouds are gray. → Las nubes son grises.
Marrón / Café	Brown	The table is brown. → La mesa es marrón.
Rosa	Pink	Her dress is pink. → Su vestido es rosa.
Morado / Púrpura	Purple	The flowers are purple. → Las flores son moradas.
Naranja / Anaranjado	Orange	The fruit is orange. → La fruta es naranja.

Describing Shades and Tones

In Spanish, you can describe shades of color using words like:

Claro (light)
Oscuro (dark)

Examples:

Azul claro → light blue
Verde oscuro → dark green

You can also use muy (very) to emphasize intensity:

Muy rojo → very red
Muy brillante → very bright

Fun Fact

In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word for “brown” varies:

Marrón is common in Spain.
Café is more typical in Latin America.

Both are correct — it just depends on the region!

Practice Tip

Try labeling objects around your house in Spanish — for example:

La pared es blanca (The wall is white)
El sofá es gris (The sofa is gray)

This everyday exposure helps you remember vocabulary naturally.

Final Thoughts

Learning Spanish colors doesn’t just help you describe the world — it also strengthens your grammar and pronunciation. Practice using colors in full sentences, and soon you’ll be speaking with confidence and clarity.