Brown in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'brown' is 'marrón', pronounced mah-RROHN (IPA: /maˈron/). It is an A1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: marrones).
| Spanish | marrón |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | mah-RROHN · /maˈron/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | marrones |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'marrón'
- Los zapatos marrones combinan con el cinturón.
The brown shoes match the belt. - Tiene los ojos marrones.
He has brown eyes. - Compré una mesa marrón para la cocina.
I bought a brown table for the kitchen. - Las hojas se ponen marrones en otoño.
The leaves turn brown in autumn.
How to Use 'marrón'
Same form for masculine and feminine ('un bolso marrón', 'una falda marrón'); the plural is 'marrones' and drops the written accent. For hair and eyes, 'castaño' is the traditional choice: 'pelo castaño'.
Regional note: In Mexico, Central America, and the Andes, the everyday word for brown is 'café' ('una camisa café'); 'marrón' is standard in Spain and the Southern Cone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Brown' in Spanish is 'marrón', pronounced mah-RROHN.
It is spelled m-a-r-r-ó-n.
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