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Blue in Spanish

The Spanish word for 'blue' is 'azul', pronounced ah-SOOL (IPA: /aˈsul/). It is an A1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: azules).

Spanishazul
Pronunciationah-SOOL · /aˈsul/
Part of speechadjective
Pluralazules
LevelA1 (beginner-friendly)

Example Sentences with 'azul'

  • El cielo está azul hoy.
    The sky is blue today.
  • Ella lleva una falda azul.
    She is wearing a blue skirt.
  • Me gustan los coches azules.
    I like blue cars.
  • Las paredes azules hacen la habitación más tranquila.
    The blue walls make the room calmer.

Common Phrases with 'azul'

  • príncipe azul
    Prince Charming
  • sangre azul
    blue blood / nobility

How to Use 'azul'

'Azul' has the same form for masculine and feminine ('el mar azul', 'la casa azul'); only the plural changes, adding -es: 'azules'. Shades are made with 'claro' and 'oscuro': 'azul claro', 'azul oscuro' (these compounds usually stay invariable: 'camisas azul claro').

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you say 'blue' in Spanish?

'Blue' in Spanish is 'azul', pronounced ah-SOOL.

How do you spell 'azul'?

It is spelled a-z-u-l.

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