Orange in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'orange' is 'naranja', pronounced nah-RAHN-hah (IPA: /naˈɾaŋxa/). It is an A1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: naranjas).
| Spanish | naranja |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | nah-RAHN-hah · /naˈɾaŋxa/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | naranjas |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'naranja'
- Mi mochila es naranja.
My backpack is orange. - Compré una bufanda naranja para el invierno.
I bought an orange scarf for the winter. - No me gustan las camisetas naranjas.
I don't like orange T-shirts. - El atardecer pinta el cielo de naranja.
The sunset paints the sky orange.
Common Phrases with 'naranja'
- media naranja
better half / soulmate
How to Use 'naranja'
As a color adjective, 'naranja' comes from the fruit and never changes for gender ('un coche naranja', 'una pared naranja'); in the plural, careful speakers often leave it invariable ('flores naranja' or 'de color naranja'), though 'naranjas' is also widely accepted. The fruit itself is feminine: 'la naranja'.
Regional note: 'Anaranjado/anaranjada' is a fully regular alternative, very common in Mexico and the Caribbean.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Orange' in Spanish is 'naranja', pronounced nah-RAHN-hah.
It is spelled n-a-r-a-n-j-a.
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